Sr. Manager Manufacturing Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to technical problems. The Engineering Manager is responsible for multiple functions within the organization that require technical management such as documentation, systems, sustaining manufacturing, new products, job moves, product configuration, fabrication, test, lean manufacturing and appropriation request for new equipment. 

 Anticipates needs for the business and finds solutions to problems that impact production and quality.  Commute proactively with production associates, peers, business management and senior management.  The Engineering Manager serves as a liaison to management on manufacturing, quality, process and engineering related issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•              Supervise engineers, programmers, and technicians, who design or oversee plant machinery, develop projects, and oversee production processes.

•         Productivity Improvement by designing, standardizing and optimizing production processes to shorten cycle times,     eliminate waste and maximize output.    
•         Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) own, influence and drive results: OEE, Productivity, Capacity Utilization, Cost Savings.  
• Schedule technical resources to support production within his/her group to maintain production or equipment. 

•              Oversee the research and development of new products and procedures. 

•              Hire, train, and mentor other engineers and supporting staff. Write performance reviews and solve internal issues.

•              Discuss and lay out project specifications. Make detailed plans to accomplish goals. Measure and provide feedback. 

•              Analyze market and capacity demand and available resources and machinery. Make line program and machine adjustments

•              Review, approve, or modify product designs.

•              Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts. Approve expenditures.

•              Develop cost estimates.

•              Improve manufacturing processes and advance scientific research. Write up approbation request for new software, hardware, equipment or new construction. 

•              Check technical accuracy of work.

•              Establish administrative policies, procedures, and standards.

•              Coordinate product transfer activities of other business units or organizations.

•              Maintain in depth knowledge of lean and manufacturing programs to eliminate production line bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Line balancing, setup reduction, higher yield and space optimization.   

•              Work closely with Safety and Health departments to assure the production area, tooling and fixtures are designed ergonomically and safe. 

•              Develop cost reduction ideas through process design, acquisition of tooling, capital equipment or documentation improvements 

•              Provides day to day guidance to management and our associates on potential changes that impact production line volumes, quality, safety or deliveries.

•              Oversee the transition of products from internal and external sources to our manufacturing plant including, buy vs. make decisions and job move programs from other countries. 

•              Documentation of products through use of Bills of Materials, Routers, Value stream maps, Flow charts, spreadsheets drawings, videos or digital photos. Create Engineering deviations or change 

•              Preventative and Reacted maintenance of machinery and equipment. Setup programs that provide high OCE.

•              Oversee capital equipment and small tooling required for assigned manufacturing or quality area. Maybe required to program, calibrate and adjust machines 

•              Utilize software for documentation and drawing of products, Auto-Cad, PRO-E or other as required. 

•               Participate in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs. Follow-up to ensure training objectives are met.

•              Guarantee the compliance of company procedures and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

•              Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Fabrication or other technical area. Desirable master’s degree in business, Manufacturing and/or Technology.

•              At minimum of six (6) years of high-level experience in manufacturing or engineering. Experience in Industrial, Automotive, Medical, Telecommunications, Fabrication, or Electrical Power Generation a plus.     

•              Fluency in English and Spanish required (read, write and speak).

•              Experience in drafting tools such as PRO-E, Auto-Cad or others.

•              Six Sigma or other SPC quality tools

•              Proficiency in use of MS Office Software – advanced Power Point skills required. 

•              Desirable experience using MRP or Enterprise systems in Engineering or Manufacturing

•              Familiar with electrical schematic a plus

•              Ability to work in a large, global corporate structure

•              Self-starter. Ability to solve problems, take responsibility and deliver results with a spirit of innovation and strong commitment to excellence.

•              Effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. 

•              Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

•              Demonstrating Ethics and Integrity

•              Establishing Effective Teamwork

•              Building and Maintaining Relationships

•              Developing Others

•              Managing Change

•              Analysis, Solving Problems and Making Decisions

•              Drive and High Sense of Urgency

•              Achieving Outcomes and Optimizing Processes, Procedures and Practices

•              Conflict Resolution

•              Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: (education, experience level, knowledge, skills, designations/certifications).

•              Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No Special Physical Requirements

 

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• (None, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%)