Engineering Manager Jobs in Colmar, PA (NOW HIRING)

Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for an Engineering Manager to Implement and maintain the engineering process. Works closely with other departments to ensure continuity in Engineering, Operations, Quality and Safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the generation of new pricing proposals, with new and existing customers
• Take an active role in growing new business by continual training and evaluation of new technology, and optimization of the estimating process
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials, and parts 
• Provide technical expertise or support to manufacturing and quality
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations 
• Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status 
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications 
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services 
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects 
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the Engineering and technical work performed in the Engineering Department? 
• Selects, develops, trains, and supervises Engineering staff (Estimating & Engineering)
• Sets annual departmental/individual goals, and measure progress throughout the year 
• Supports the selection of correct manufacturing processes, technologies and equipment used for new products
• Support and enforce the NPI processes through contract review and FAIR submissions
• Support budgeting efforts (Labor, Equipment, OH) 

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5-7 years of machining experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
• Possess well-developed and demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision 
• PC knowledge/computer literate; including the ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), e-mail and use the Internet 
• Working knowledge of LEAN principles
• Excellent organizational skills
• Workflow analysis skills
• Experience with high volume manufacturing
• Must have strong project planning and management skills to prioritize tasks and establish framework and systems for managing areas of responsibility
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment 
• Skills in 2D and 3D CAD (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred) 
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 preferred 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering preferred
• May substitute 7+ years related experience in lieu of degree or equivalent combination

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-F 

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES 

• Health/dental/vision coverage 
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance 
• Short- and long-term disability insurance 
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay 
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify) 
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% 
• Education support program 
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement 
• Referral bonuses 
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX'S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. 

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.