Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage and oversee all current program activities for the plant as well as any upcoming launches.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Manages, motivates, and leads team of Engineers ensuring appropriate direction, training, and evaluation.


• Engineering Manager is responsible for building the Engineering budget and ensuring its met.


• Managing all cost and manpower on projects.


• Responsible for new product launches.


• Develops and maintains the process standards in which all parts are manufactured.


• Responsible for the development and improvement of the Engineering processes, structure, performance, etc.


• Specifies project management.


• Manages exploration of new materials and processes in order to achieve the best quality, process, and reliability.


• Maintains documentation closely following necessary timeliness on specific projects.


• Leads the engineering team in continuous improvement initiatives resulting in cost-reductions and customer give backs.


• Responsible for understanding design and engineering requirements on development programs, and ensuring that engineering disciplines are followed.


• Define and manage fixed and capital budgets.


• Strong shop floor experience in mfg / mechanical / process engineering - shop floor level.


• Manage performance of direct reports.


• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Education/Skills:

• Bachelors degree (BS or BA) is required.


• Precision stamping or molding experience preferred


• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.


• Effectively and professionally communicate.


• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies and proven track record of implementation.


• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.


• Ability to motivate a team environment, help drive results, and delegate authority to subordinate personnel.


• Excellent communications skills.


• Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).


• Results oriented approach.


• Effective leadership, management and development of direct reports.