Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree (BS) in an engineering related field from four-year college or university
• •10 to 15 years minimum experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
• •Five years managerial experience
• •Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• •Ability to effectively present information and make presentations and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• •Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
• •Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
• •Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• •Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables for problem solving
• •Proficient in the use of Microsoft suite applications
• •Proficient in the use of CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• •Proficient in the use of ERP Systems (JD Edwards preferred)
• •10-15 year experience in metal forming
• •Experience in the design of dies and tools for forming metal
• •Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and concerns
• •Experience in developing training for engineers, maintenance, and production personnel
• •Ability to develop preventative maintenance programs
• •Experience in purchasing capital equipment and running capital projects
• •Ability to apply lean manufacturing principals to analyze workflow, labor utilization, capacity, floor space, and material flow to optimize throughput and operational efficiency
• •Establish, monitor, and report key manufacturing engineering performance metrics, including productivity, quality, scrap, cycle time, and project execution results
• •Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methods to eliminate waste, improve flow, and sustain gains
• •Manage technical relationships with equipment suppliers, contractors, and service providers, including specifications, acceptance criteria, installation coordination, and startup support
• •Ensure high responsiveness to shop floor issues by leading root cause analysis, implementing permanent corrective actions, and supporting sustainable process performance
• •Determine team priorities and lead hiring, coaching, performance management, training, and development for the manufacturing engineering organization
• •Lead the manufacturing engineering team in supporting shop floor operations, capital projects, new product introductions, estimating, methods improvement, cost reduction, and strategic business initiatives
• •Supervise floor plans, plant layouts, and facility concepts for new buildings, line expansions, and upgrades to existing manufacturing operations
• •Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introductions and engineering changes, including process design, tooling, equipment needs, launch support, and start-up stabilization
• •Direct start-up activities for new and revised manufacturing lines, debug processes, improve productivity, and ensure readiness of raw materials, tooling, equipment, and quality controls
• •Define, develop, optimize, validate, and stabilize manufacturing processes for both new and existing products
• •Ensure manufacturing processes are documented, standardized, and sustained through work instructions, SOPs, process controls, and training
• •Lead safe process and equipment design, including ergonomic improvements, risk reduction, and compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and internal standards
• •Supervise Tool Room activities through the Tool Room Supervisor and provide guidance on the design and use of tools, jigs, fixtures, and related manufacturing systems
• •Define and specify standards for equipment design, build, purchase, installation, and startup
• •Oversee the selection, procurement, and implementation of new and used equipment, as well as in-house equipment design and construction methods
• •Evaluate, justify, implement automation, manufacturing technologies, and process improvements to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• •Prepare and manage capital and expense budgets for manufacturing engineering, including expenditure planning, project justification, and ongoing tracking of spend
• •Work cross-functionally with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functional teams to improve manufacturability, product quality, throughput, and profitability
• •Lead the manufacturing engineering function and carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• •Setting priorities, planning and assigning work, hiring, coaching, developing, and appraising performance, addressing complaints, resolving problems, and building a high-performing manufacturing engineering team aligned with business objectives

Desired Qualifications

• •PE preferred
• •Experience in Metal Forming
• •Experience in developing training for engineers, maintenance, and production personnel
• •Ability to develop preventative maintenance programs
• •Experience in purchasing capital equipment and running capital projects
• •Proficient in the use of Microsoft suite applications
• •Proficient in the use of CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• •Proficient in the use of ERP Systems (JD Edwards preferred)
• •Experience in Metal Forming
• •Machine, Process, and Part Design
• •Plant Layouts and Material Flow Optimization
• •Automation and Manufacturing Technology Evaluation
• •Metrology
• •Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Structured Problem Solving
• •Data Collection, Analysis, and KPI Reporting
• •Creation of Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Process Documentation
• •Safety Analysis, Ergonomics, and Risk Reduction
• •Project Plan Development, Management, and Execution
• •New Product Introduction and Engineering Change Implementation
• •Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• •Ability to effectively present information and make presentations and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• •Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
• •Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
• •Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• •Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables for problem solving
• •Proficient in the use of Microsoft suite applications
• •Proficient in the use of CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• •Proficient in the use of ERP Systems (JD Edwards preferred)