Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead occupational safety, process engineering, and facility maintenance functions to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing operations throughout the Company. Will work in partnership with cross-functional teams to continuously improve Operational, Safety, and Environmental metrics.

What You'll Do:

Optimize manufacturing operations to achieve Federal’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
Develop processes and identify and implement new equipment strategies to support New Product Development
Support the company’s safety program and culture
Provide oversight and guidance of plant maintenance, including facility maintenance and renovations, equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and capacity expansion
Develop and implement capital expenditure projects for equipment and facility updates
Assess cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; implement recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Provide coaching on the implementation of lean manufacturing tools such as 6s, standard work, TPM, process flow, Kanban systems, visual management, value stream mapping, and material flow
Analyze and implement improvements to specific manufacturing operations such as welding, fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes
Organize, lead, and implement kaizen events that impact Federal’s bottom-line
Oversee the training and implementation of root cause countermeasure (RCCM) process for supervisors and management team
Provide leadership, coaching, and timely performance reviews, holding direct reports accountable to agreed-upon goals

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (extensive experience in manufacturing engineering may be substituted for degree)
Minimum 3 years related manufacturing engineering experience
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams while successfully managing project scope, schedule and budget
Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement training and demonstrated experience
Strong knowledge of occupational safety programs and best practices
Certifications are a plus in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, and/or OSHA
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication skills
Change agent skills
Excellent organizational and business acumen
Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Solid Edge or SolidWorks experience preferred
Experience in Preventive Maintenance software and/or ERP systems is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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