Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for managing the engineering department and the technical process support of our aluminum die casting end-frames, rotors and shafts, parts for motors assembly operations, working in a lean manufacturing environment. The manufacturing engineer manager collaborates cross-functionally to maintain and improve our manufacturing/machining processes and manages various projects working directly with site and functional leadership. This position collaborates with upper management in selecting and prioritizing projects, The engineering manager will coach, mentor, and develop site/functional team members through training, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement activities to effectively utilize performance excellence tools, methodologies, and philosophies to drive performance excellence. Additionally, the position will work with the Procurement/Supply Chain department to determine the best cost solutions for Regal Rexnord. The manufacturing engineer manager will have direct and continuous interactions with Operations, Procurement, Sales & Marketing, and remote engineering resources.
Major Responsibilities:
• Lead, coach, and mentor Manufacturing Engineering and Development teams
• Implement process improvement and new technology to improve mfg. cost and reduce scrap
• Develop and maintain metrics for Manufacturing engineering, development, and programming dept
• Oversee key projects that support the manufacturing processes and processes for new products
• Identify, development, and implement new capital for the business that support annual business priorities
• Work with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering on troubleshooting problems and developing error proof solutions
• Provide guidance and support during design reviews to address product manufacturing issues: process routings, machining capabilities, etc.
• Address DMR’s, routing issues, and design changes that could affect manufacturing processes or machines
• Manager of Manufacturing Engineering is fully responsible for ensuring process of Quality Clauses:
•(Control of Production Process Changes)
•(Control of Production Equipment, Tools and Software Programs)
•(Footnote - Planning Shall Consider, as Appropriate)
•(Product Realization)
• (Risk Management)
Leadership Competencies
- Being resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, eve under though circumstances.
- Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
- Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Required Education / Experience / Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field, Mechanical, Industrial or Materials. Advanced degree a plus.
- Experience: +5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment years of experience of team leadership/supervisor experience.
- This position is subject to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department and applicants who do not meet such requirements will not be eligible for the position.
Desired Experience/Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent project management capabilities from idea generation to implementation.
- Ability to develop teams for greater business success.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills with all levels of employees and management.
- Ability to identify, select, and implement new capital equipment into the facility to support business needs
- Team orientated with the ability to influence others without authority.
- Lean manufacturing knowledge with practical application experience
- Experience with ERP systems – manufacturing functions
- Drive for Continuous Improvement
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while adjusting to changing priorities and project lists.
- Proven track record of utilizing sound problem solving skill set and root cause analysis as method of metric driven performance improvements
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to lead/drive through the change management cycle.
- Other duties as required
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt a plus
- CAD knowledge a plus
Travel: less than 10%.
Language: English