Engineering Manager

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering developing and improving manufacturing systems utilizing both engineering and lean principles.
  
• Ability to focus and generate the maximum results is mission-critical. Must understand how to use performance metrics to focus work efforts. Work results are expected to increase company performance metrics, decrease total cost, improve safety culture, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
  
• A high degree of urgency to identify concerns and implement solutions is expected. Extensive background working on the shop floor with operators demonstrating urgency to solve key manufacturing problems that lead to high costs. Front-line collaboration with team members is essential to the position, and the ability to gain buy-in and trust is paramount to the role.
  
• Advanced technical ability in the areas of mechanics, pneumatics, cleaning, assembly, machining, presses, tooling, fixtures, gauges, material handling equipment, creating job instructions and completing stakeholder presentations is expected.
  
• Must practice and demonstrate superior communication. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with front-line team members, customers, and executives. Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence teams and program outcomes.
  
• Commitment to build and advance strong customer relationships.
  
• Core Engineering Responsibilities
  
• • Program Engineering Collaboration: receive program update, information, and instruction from Program Engineering Team to complete necessary remanufacturing process changes.
    
  • Component and Process Expertise: demonstrate subject matter expertise on assigned component parts and each of the respective processes across the manufacturing enterprise. Will be the source for process knowledge and share / train best practices with operations team.
    
  • Process Improvement: complete evaluations of component part manufacturing process at the workstation level and develop process improvements in the areas of tooling, part retention, fixtures, presses, gauges, and instrumentation. Operator collaboration is expected in all forms of process improvement.
    
  • Operating Instructions / FMEA / Control Plan: design and complete all FMEA and Control Plan documentation to ensure Quality Management System (QMS) compliance. Translate desired assembly build outcomes into visual and clear operating instructions to ensure the process is completed safely while maintaining product quality and throughput speed.
    
  • Best Practice Read Across: implement proven solutions across all common component and processes across the enterprise.
    
• Engineering and Process Ownership Practices
  
• • Engages in daily process improvement with front line team members and supervisors as a best practice to evaluate, support, and sustain a robust process.
    
  • Collaborates daily with Program Engineers to develop focused action plans and projects aimed at process improvement. Will also collaborate with Quality Engineering Team to develop action plans focused on total quality improvement.
    
  • Translates and implements customer product specifications into financially sound manufacturing methods and processes. Responsible for process improvements and complete process re-designs when applicable. Demonstrate skill and efficiently in the areas of tooling, machine, and flow improvements all focused at decreasing total costs and driving throughout speed.
    
  • Utilizes the operational excellence operating system as a fundamental tool to streamline production systems; working towards one-piece-flow, reducing work-in-process inventory, and sustaining process improvements with total productive maintenance.
    
  • Identifies and develops improved tooling and inspection equipment to support operational goals. Reviews customer supplied BOM and develops an internal manufacturing BOM according to company standards. Directly interfaces with customer engineering resources to satisfy customer demand and quality goals.
    
  • Prepares and submits new process change documentation and supervises new product validation plans to the customer for final approval (PPAP). Prepares and submits new process floor layout proposals and prepares such presentations for customer and leadership approval.
    
  • Interfaces with business operations to coordinate launch of new products, based on new product launch and new product implementation timing goals. Troubleshoots operational capability, quality, capacity and equipment reliability problems and facilitates problem solving efforts to determine root cause and corrective actions.
    
  • Prepares and submits methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as: reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and the purchase of equipment. Analyzes business demands and develops forward looking capital spend plan planning documents.
    
  • Performs as a mentor and trainer to subordinate production and engineering staff. Provides regular status reports and updates to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Responsible for adherence to the policies, procedures, work rules and instructions of the IATF and internal Quality Management System as related to operations.
    
  • Responsible for adherence to the policies, procedures, work rules and instructions of IATF 16949 systems as related to operations. Additionally, responsible for adherence to the policies, procedures, work rules and instructions ISO 14001 Environmental Management.
    
• Leadership Behaviors
  
• • Ability to work professionally with internal and external customers to integrate new business, reduce costs, and represent organization at multiple customer engagements.
    
  • High sense of urgency and self-direction with the ability to organize and execute complex engineering and process improvement tasks in a team environment.
    
  • Hands-on approach to problem solving and working with teams; practical knowledge of the people, process, and desired outcomes on respective process.
    
  • Superior communication, follow-up, and follow-through in all aspects of daily activities.
    
• Accountability
  
• • The Manufacturing Engineer is ultimately responsible and accountable for delivering process improvement solutions and completing the read across for all customer programs. Executives and stakeholders will look this the Manufacturing Engineer to deliver results through process improvements and effective business decisions.
    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  
• • Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of engineering employees and the engineering functions of the value stream or business segment. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational chart, company policies and applicable laws.
    
  • Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
    
• Education and Experience
  
• • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, technology, or physical science discipline and 5-10 years of proven manufacturing engineering experience driving process integration and process improvement.
    
  • Must have proven experience leading and improving a manufacturing process working both independently and in teams. Mus have practical knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, machine design/operation, and computer software.
    
  • A thorough understanding of the operational theory and principles of operation of automatic transmissions and internal combustion engines.
    
  • 5+ years of experience with assembly of complex mechanical assemblies required.
    
  • High level of analytical ability required, where problems are unusual and difficult.
    
  • 5+ years of Lean manufacturing operational theory, principles and tools is required.
    
  • 5+ years of experience prioritizing and assigning tasks, and accurately estimate the time and costs required for project completion.
    
  • Experience in creating, developing, adapting, and communicating tool design concepts based on input from internal and external customers using advanced design tools (ACAD) and techniques a plus.
    
• Language Skills
  
• • The ability to read and interpret manufacturing documents/drawings/prints/details such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, machine drawings, wiring/electrical schematics, and repair manuals is required.
    
  • Must write detailed reports with supporting documentation and data.
    
  • Superior communication and escalation skills and habits are critical to the manufacturing engineering role; including customers, team member, and leadership communication.
    
• Computer Skills
  
• • Must be proficient in the operation of computers, word processing, spreadsheet and database software and design software applications.
    
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop written communication, spreadsheets, charts and graphs.
    
• Mathematical Skills
  
• • Superior mathematical problem solving is paramount to the position. The ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals is a requirement.
    
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and possess the skills to develop and interpret graphs.
    
  • Must utilize, comprehend and understanding statistical methods and the interpretation of statistical results.
    
• Reasoning
  
• • The position requires the ability to solve practical problems with limited known variables, in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form is a requirement.
    
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
    
  • The position requires the ability to solve complex problems with limited known variables, in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form is a requirement.
    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  

Summary:

This is a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer role focused on process ownership, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, tooling, quality systems, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be heavily involved on the shop floor, driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost-reduction initiatives while partnering with operations, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, or Physical Science
  
• 5–10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
  
• Proven experience leading process integration and process improvement initiatives
  
• 5+ years of Lean Manufacturing experience
  
• 5+ years of experience with complex mechanical assembly processes
  
• Experience working independently and in cross-functional teams
  
• Process improvement and process redesign
  
• FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
  
• Control Plans
  
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
  
• Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
  
• Tooling, fixtures, gauges, presses, and workstation design
  
• Manufacturing BOM development
  
• PPAP submissions and validation plans
  
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and manufacturing documentation
  
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills
  
• Engineering mechanics
  
• Hydraulics
  
• Pneumatics
  
• Electronics
  
• Machine design and operation
  
• Material handling systems
  
• Process flow optimization
  
• Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949)
  
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Strong leadership and influence abilities
  
• High sense of urgency
  
• Hands-on problem-solving approach
  
• Ability to collaborate with operators, supervisors, engineers, customers, and executives
  
• Customer-focused mindset
  

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with automatic transmissions and internal combustion engines
  
• AutoCAD (ACAD) experience
  
• Tool design and development experience
  
• Supervisory or people-management experience
  
• Experience presenting process improvements and engineering solutions to customers and leadership teams
  
• Capital equipment planning and budgeting experience
  
• Experience mentoring and training production or engineering staff
  

Additional Information:

• Ideal Candidate Profile: A Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on the shop floor, enjoys solving complex production problems, has strong Lean Manufacturing expertise, and can effectively lead process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation while building strong relationships across the organization.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Own assigned manufacturing processes and components
  
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and yield improvements
  
• Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects
  
• Develop and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, and work instructions
  
• Design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and workstations