Manufacturing Engineering Manager- Panels

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing engineering operations, including project execution, technical development, and cross-functional collaboration to support manufacturing and product innovation. Oversees quality assurance, compliance, and strategic planning while fostering team development and continuous improvement across processes, equipment, and systems.

Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Key Responsibilities:

* Team Leadership & Management

* Manage and delegate tasks within the engineering team, ensuring balanced workloads.

* Set direction for technical and maintenance teams.

* Utilize each engineer in projects and tasks that match their strengths.

* Coordinate development and camaraderie across departments.

* Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

* Project & Process Management

* Plan, coordinate, and manage engineering projects to achieve goals and meet deadlines.

* Monitor progress against schedules and budgets; allocate resources as needed.

* Manage capital projects and lead R&D initiatives for new products and processes.

* Support continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and performance.

* Technical Development & Innovation

* Develop equipment and systems to support manufacturing processes.

* Participate in product, process, equipment, and method improvements.

* Ensure preventative maintenance plans are in place.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Collaborate with production, quality, purchasing, and sales teams to maintain supply and launch new products.

* Serve as the technical expert on supply and production issues.

* Handle internal and external inquiries professionally.

* Quality Assurance & Compliance

* Act as, or delegates ISO 9000 and AS9100 management representative

* Assess product specifications and ensure alignment with customer requirements.

* Maintain documentation and control procedures.

* Liaise with customer auditors and ensure corrective actions, compliance and follow up.

* Support compliance with government standards and legislation.

* Reporting & Documentation

* Write technical and management system reports.

* Prepare clear internal and external explanatory documents.

* Strategic Planning & Policy Development

* Formulate and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and systems for the business unit.

* Establish service standards for customers or clients.

* Training & Development

* Identify and deliver relevant quality-related training.

* Identify and provide career development and training opportunities to engineering team.

* Train Production Operators on process or machine specifications.

* Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* At least five years progressively more responsible experience

* A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.

Additional Requirements:

* Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).