Engineering Project Manager

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As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

We are seeking a Engineering Project Manager to join the team. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive paywith multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Onsite Health & Wellness Centerfor employees and eligible family members
• Robust retirement offerings including:
• A fully vested
  
  Pension Planafter 5 years
• A401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation

You conduct advanced manufacturing engineering work to develop new methods, create cost estimates, and solve engineering challenges involved in producing standard parts or products within your assigned production area.

• To coordinate/guide engineering/technical aspects of advanced manufacturing assignments and to obtaining/organizing technical data and analyzing to resolving complex problems.
• Coordinates/leads the development, implementation and production release of new production lines/equipment as assigned.
• Responsible for strategic planning and budgeting for short, mid and longterm capital projects.
• Prepares and carries out approved recommendations to include tool redesign and alterations, change of material specifications, dimensions, methods, and routing information etc.
• Through research of advanced technology, develops proposals for automation, mechanization, methods, special tooling, machine attachments, etc., for the purpose of cost reduction.
• Prepares cost estimates involved in changing from present to new methods; estimates savings expected as the result of such change. Plans equipment layout and workflow, and trains supervisors and managers in correct production procedures for new or vastly revised production operations.
• Investigates various types of new machines and equipment with regard to versatility and diversification of production features required, prices, and other conditions involved.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for management relative to purchase or lease of equipment.
• Works closely with other departments, e.g. Production, Tooling, Purchasing, et al., to affect problem resolution or to respond to technical questions.
• Maintains records, files, and other documentation pertinent to special and regular assignments performed.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineer or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
• Maintains currency with respect to technical and supervisory skills by attending training classes, special technical and administration courses, seminars, exhibits and trade shows as needed.