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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Location:
Sioux Falls, SD (map it!Map it! )
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Manufacturing
Transportation
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Design
Engineering
Management
Manufacturing
Experience:
Not Specified
Relocation Covered:
No
Post Date:
10/24/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
0001239092-01
Description

Engineering Manager

Directs and coordinates activities of engineering department to design, manufacture, and test components, products, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
  • Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
  • Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
  • Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
  • Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
  • Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
  • Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    The Engineering Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the engineering department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

    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.

    * Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; 5-7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Microsoft Office; Word; Excel; AutoCAD and Solid works.
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Demonstrated ability in bringing engineering projects to completion, on time and within budget.
  • Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
  • Energetic, motivated, team player.
  • Thorough understanding of the production manufacturing operations and design for manufacturability.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of materials specifications, properties, and processing techniques.
    Engineering process improvement to include
  • Baseline design templates from which to start
  • BOM structure "best practice"
  • Design standards to assure consistency and repeatability
  • Cross training engineering resources
  • Development and implementation of an ECN system
    "Best Practice"
  • Implementation of PDM system

    Scheduling and performance tracking of work

  • Work assignments for level loading of the department
  • Work-flow bottleneck identification and management

    Performance metrics

    * First time quality out of engineering
  • Performance to schedule
  • Within budgeted cost

    Send resumes and cover letter to:
    M 138
    Argus Leader
    PO Box 5034
    Sioux Falls, SD
    57117-5034



    Source - Argus Leader - Sioux Falls, SD

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