Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the maintenance, tooling, IT, and engineering departments, facilitating efficient manufacturing operations across the organization.

Supervisory Responsibility:

· Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department

· Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

· Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations

· Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Collaborates with other manufacturers managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across the teams.

· Assesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; makes and implements recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

· Supervises tooling operations, ensuring all work is performed accurately and according to quality and safety standards.

· Provides guidance and oversight in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions, coordinates outside contractors and vendors.

· Assists the Maintenance Supervisors and/or other appropriate leadership with programs, activities, and responsibilities of the maintenance department.

· Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and guidelines, including EPA and OSHA requirements.

· Prepares and implements the departmental budgets.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough understanding of plant engineering, industrial engineering, and tooling.

· Experience with facility equipment.

o Alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, dust systems, electrical systems, water and gas.

· Intermediate / Advanced skills in AutoCAD

o Can create 2D layouts, designs etc.

o Can read blueprints and create as needed.

o Can oversee team members using CAD and serve as a plant SME.

Lean Manufacturing training and minimum of 5 experiences.

· Kaizen methodology

· Familiar with basic problems solving LEAN tools.

· Familiar with 3S / 5S

· Problem solving tools

o 5Whys

o Fish bone

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong supervisory skills and leadership skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare budgets and records.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in industrial management, or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering field, required.

· At least 8-10years of experience