Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager General Job Duties

• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem‑solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• Follow company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant Rules and Work Safety Rules.
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor or EH&S so that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
• Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks. Help determine process and equipment ergonomic assessments.
• Perform MRA, routine and non‑routine hazard analysis as required.
• Understand and follow proper LOTO policies and procedures. Implement as needed.
• Perform daily cross‑functional job assignments in all areas of your assigned department per the established procedures and work guidance.
• Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities.
• Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work according to 5S standards.
• Maintain proper etiquette when using company radios, PA system and/or phone, cellular phone and computer/IT resources and ensure its business use only.
• Maintain professionalism when representing the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Manage the people and equipment that keep operations running in a safe, quality‑conscious and cost‑effective manner. Focus on systemic root cause and corrective actions and process improvements.
• Develop and mentor employees in Engineering (Process, Program Management, Tooling, Manufacturing, Program Launch, Controls).
• Daily interaction with Technical and Operations departments.
• Prioritize department objectives and tasks as related to field and production needs.
• Support new product launch, tooling, equipment moves and business transfers.
• Support new program from the APQP phase through launch and production.
• Strategic analysis and tracking of scrap and machine downtime, working in conjunction with Technical Department.
• Spare Parts – Establish critical spare parts.
• IATF
  16949 and ISO
  14001 audit policy and procedures (create and maintain).
• PM/TPM creation. Critical PM planning.
• Understanding of MTBF and MTTF concepts.
• Responsibility for the Wauseon, OH and Mendon, MI facilities.

• Bachelor degree with 5‑7 years experience in a related field.

• Excellent computer skills including typing and the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Five or more years experience supervising in a manufacturing environment; preferred union experience.
• Ability to read, write and perform non‑complex mathematical calculations.
• Experience in tooling and equipment, blueprint reading and comprehension.
• Work‑flow analysis, capital expenditure justifications and project management.
• Direct labor utilization experience.
• Must be a team player with excellent communication, organization, negotiation and interpersonal skills as well as analytical skills.
• Must be able to function in a fast‑paced and high‑demanding environment.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi‑task and follow direction.

• This position may require travel to other facilities and/or training locations as well as on‑site training as needed.

• This position requires the use of eye protection and hearing protection and any PPE specific to the task being performed.

• Must be able to stand on feet and/or sit 8‑12 hours a day and lift up to 40 lbs on an occasional basis and 15 lbs on a regular basis. Must be able to perform overhead work.