Manager, Manufacturing Engineer

Manager, Manufacturing Engineer

LOCATION:

Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND:
Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION  | JOB GRADE:17  | ON-SITE/REMOTE:
On-site Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at !

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary/Objective Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team supporting the full manufacturing platform.

Primary objective s include; management and development of the Manufacturing Engineering team, executing the departments strategic and tactical plans, leading process and footprint improvement projects, supporting KPS and helping instill a continuous improvement culture, functional management and development of the Process Engineering teams, supporting all regulatory and internal compliance requirements, and ensuring the department is resourced and staffed as needed to deliver upon expectations.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Directly responsible for Manufacturing Engineering and provides oversight and development for site Process Engineering teams working with the applicable Plant Managers Manage the department within the constraints of the annual departmental operating budget and resource projects as approved in the annual capital investment plan Support the KPS, Lean, Continuous Improvement Strategy and operational culture and provide resources to lead and participate in cross functional improvement/Kaizen activities

Oversee the implementation of improvements to the sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters

Provide leadership to design and redesign projects for BU Freight/Transit manufacturing facilities.

Assign resources to support multiple locations across North America Design production tooling, fixtures and equipment

Partner with HSE and Operations to ensure facilities have proper levels of safety and ergonomics

Identify Cost Reduction opportunities and analyze for project rationale

Track and report on Key Performance Indicators to management

Justify and procure equipment and other capital improvements to continuously strive for world class levels of performance for all manufacturing platform sites

Create and maintain a positive team culture enabling the organization to act as a high performing team Communicate goals and strategies to the team to drive change, motivate employees, provide direction, and align efforts

Develop team member’s skills to expand their contribution and prepare them for advancement

Measure and monitor performance, reward and recognize people for achievements, and address issues appropriately

Develop succession strategies for critical roles

Support the development and Introduction of new products   Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies

Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations

Must understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions

Must understand and support relevant key…