Engineering Manager

Job Opening: Engineering Manager

Summary

• Works closely with the Sr. Director of Quality and Engineering to translate the company technical vision and strategy at the tactical level
• Manages the programming, tooling, material and human resources to assure CNC programs, manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures are timely and cost effectively designed and developed to support production requirements.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements best programming practices, tools and software’s by consulting industry experts and with software specialists
• Identify, recommend, and implement best practices to effectively manage the company ERP foundations (Bills of Materials and Routings)
• Identify, recommend, and implement best practices for managing Engineering documentation such as Process Drawings, Set-up documentation and tool sheets

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

• Enforces company safety policies within the engineering department
• Conducts daily standup meeting in Engineering
• Monitors KPIs for the Engineering department and determines corrective measure to be taken as needed
• Creates and updates area metrics to show trends and to identify areas for improvement
• Identifies and leads and/or sponsors Improvement Projects
• Champions the use of 8D problem solving methodology by Engineering personnel
• Champions the use of process capability data (SPC) to drive process improvements
• Encourages risk based decision making in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes including participation and oversight of pFMEA activities
• Oversees the quotation process
• Reviews all incoming quotes and orders
• Drives designs of manufacturing processes for products to be manufactured
• Redesigns processes to improve throughput and manufacturing costs.
• Oversees the creation of manufacturing documentation for use in production
• Establishes review and approval process for routings, programs and tool lists prior to release to production
• Manages the design of tooling and equipment to support production
• Coordinates with Manufacturing Manager for on boarding of new personnel
• Acts as a technical resource providing guidance and expertise for team members in their daily technical work
• Standardizes processes for manufacturing core products and redesigns processes to improve throughput and manufacturing costs
• Identifies and requests tooling, gauges and fixtures to support the manufacturing of products
• Establish methods to identify deviations from agreed upon requirements as they occur
• Manage and develop training plans for PEs, CNC programmers and others as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or MET Engineering required, with five plus years of relevant experience in specialized area or product line(s)
• 1-2 years of demonstrated leadership experience required to include managing a group of personnel.
• Proven experience in CNC programming of five axes machine tools
• Ability to read, understand and create manufacturing drawings
• Strong skills in use and interpretation of GD&T
• Ability to use process capability (SPC) data to determine how to improve manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team of 10 or more (programmers, tool designers, project leaders)
• Demonstrated ability to independently create and implement functional and cost effective processes that meet complex specifications and requirements.
• General understanding of internal economic factors (cost, margins, profit impact of decisions) affecting assignment areas
• Good communications and interpersonal skills are critical in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel
• Must be proficient in the use of CAD and Database systems related to Engineering functions. Previous direct CNC programming experience is a plus.
• Strong skills in Project Management primarily related to launch of new processes and new equipment
• Prefer certification as either Green Belt or Black Belt in Six Sigma

Computer Skills

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP Systems
• Experience with CAD and CAM systems
• Must be sufficiently competent to understand and support the daily needs of the employees managed in their use of MasterCAM, Solidworks and Epicor ERP software applications.