Manager, Engineering

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Establish continuous improvement goals and executes action plans
• Lead, train and mentor manufacturing engineering personnel in ISO 9000 systems and Lean manufacturing.
• Establish, plan and direct manufacturing engineering activities and priorities for products in keeping with effective
operations and cost factors.
• Utilize proven lean manufacturing abilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction, increased quality, work flow
improvements, estimating, project analysis, technology development and core manufacturing skill set.
• Provide direction to and mentor junior engineers, technicians and support staff
• Support DOE, 8D, FMEA, 6 Sigma and DFP analysis and implementation of Kaizen activities
• Work with Design Engineers to revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical
engineering principles; provide manufacturing technical resource to Design Project teams
• Develop and manage project schedules related to existing product launches or design modifications.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
• Assist in redesigning internal components to improve overall long term system quality, improve efficiency and reduce
cost.
• Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate on cross functional teams to launch product modifications, resolve issues, and support product
improvements.
• Coordinate project work internally with the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time
completion of projects within budget.
• Develop suppliers for manufacturing equipment, develop key suppliers, create an environment of continuous
improvement in equipment UPTIME, EFFICIENCY & QUALITY
• Create preventive maintenance that effectively maintains the equipment in optimal form without the need for short
cutting the quality or machine capability
• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs.

Nature and Scope

• Provides direction and guidance
• Defines and implements continuous improvement opportunities
• Works with Fabrication and Production departments & Design Engineering team to sustain residential and/or commercial HVAC-related products

Knowledge and Skills

Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice
• Lean manufacturing concepts (eg, Kaizen, value stream mapping, Kanban, demand flow technology)
• Experience with engineering change processes
• Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry (preferred)
• Line balancing and time studies experience
• Strong leadership experience including influencing employee’s to be a part of continuous improvement
• Software skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Mapics and PM applications
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and strong project management –PM skills
• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written; business acumen
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams & collaboration skills
• Ability to apply excellent judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job

Experience

• 12+ years manufacturing engineering experience
• 8+ years of experience with product design in assembly HVAC environment automotive, appliance industry
• 8 + years in a leadership role
• Manufacturing equipment experience in stamping, tooling, assembly and/or controls processes

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Technology – Engineering
• Six Sigma certification preferred

People Management

• Yes, supervise and mentor groups

Reports to:

Director or VP of Manufacturing Engineering

Physical Requirements /
Working Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. High volume
manufacturing environment with forklift traffic. May have higher noise volume in areas – hearing protection required.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities