Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Essential Responsibilities/Activities:

• Oversee the development of manufacturing methods, labor standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient facility utilization
• Oversee the development, implementation, and sustainment of 5S initiative in the manufacturing environment
• Conduct time studies to set up new projects most efficiently and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements on existing products
• Consult with vendors regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, and manufacturing capabilities
• Communicate with Product Engineering teams to develop production standards
• Oversee technical design reviews of manufactured products at various stages to ensure conformity to manufacturing best practices, and suitability for manufacturing processes
• Oversees the establishment of sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products
• Work with Product Engineering and R&D on product improvement projects i.e. design for manufacturability of new and existing products.
• Implement standardized work through the creation of Standard Operations Procedures along with Statistical Process Control for new and existing equipment and tooling
• Manage the development of documentation methods for recording, evaluating, and reporting maintenance procedures and schedules
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean methodology
• Maintain and build professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies

Equipment or Software Knowledge or Skills:

• Microsoft Office Professional
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Visio
• Electrical Equipment
• Mechanical Equipment

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Education and Experience Requirements:

ABET Accredited Engineering Degree or equivalent industry experience and a minimum of 5-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience.

Certification(s): Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Education beyond the minimum is an added advantage for career development activities (e.g., Masters in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, MBA, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt).

Essential Mental Functions:

• Strong spoken, written, and listening communications skills
• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on end use outcomes
• Effective working individually and within team environments
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with an extreme sense of urgency

Essential Physical Functions:

• Lift up to 50lbs
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours
• Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure