Manager Manufacturing Engineering
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead the ME department to optimize production processes and equipment performance. This role involves driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring high standards of product quality. You will also manage cross-functional teams to successfully introduce new products and achieve operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor manufacturing engineering team
- Optimize manufacturing processes and equipment
- Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Manage production budgets and cost analysis
- Ensure quality compliance and standards
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years in manufacturing management
- Lean manufacturing expertise
- Proficiency in CAD and statistical tools
- Strong leadership and problem-solving
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Process Development and Optimization:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Identify areas for improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
- Implement best practices and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Team Leadership and Management:
- Lead a team of manufacturing engineers, technicians, and other staff.
- Assign tasks, set performance goals, and provide mentorship.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Product Innovation and New Product Introduction (NPI):
- Work closely with product design teams to introduce new products.
- Evaluate feasibility, scalability, and manufacturability of new designs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle.
Equipment Management:
- Evaluate existing equipment and recommend upgrades or replacements.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure optimal equipment performance.
Quality Assurance and Process Control:
- Develop and implement quality control procedures.
- Monitor production metrics, analyze data, and address deviations.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, Six Sigma, or other relevant standards.
Cost Analysis and Budgeting:
- Analyze production costs, material usage, and labor expenses.
- Prepare budgets, track spending, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams.
Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Work closely with production, supply chain, and logistics teams.
- Resolve production bottlenecks, supply issues, and other operational challenges.
Additional information:
- Operations support: ME Process and Test - Support uptime & availability of production equipment - Drive productivity improvement activities - Support scrap reduction opportunities - Manage maintenance budget.
- Support failure analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions - Support VAVE cost saving process.
- Mfg Process and Test development for New programs - Support new business pursuit activities - Support new product development (ADP, PDP) with manufacturing expertise - Support proto, DV, PV build activities - Development and implementation of new manufacturing lines/processes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and quality management.
- Proficiency in CAD software, statistical analysis tools, and project management.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Drive alignment between engineering and other departments.