Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is tasked with standardizing and enhancing manufacturing processes. This role involves ensuring that engineered systems are well-established and maintained to support efficient process execution and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Process Engineering Team, fostering skill growth and coordinating their activities.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to standardize and refine processes.
• Enhance the team's knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, enhancing product quality, and shortening manufacturing cycle times. This includes identifying key initiatives, managing projects, and coordinating resources.
• Support root cause analysis for quality, throughput, and equipment issues.
• Create programs for operator training and process change management.
• Develop methods to track and display metrics for performance measurement and identify deviations from standards.
• Implement structured solutions to boost product quality, throughput, and customer service.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing activities, focusing on Visual Factory, streamlined material flow, waste reduction, and inventory minimization.
• Maintain system infrastructure integrity, including BOMs, routers, and standards for labor and material.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures to ensure AS9100 compliance and other requirements.
• Promote the use of standardized work and formal problem-solving tools across the manufacturing floor and business.
• Advocate for Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Support projects for new product and process development.
• Ensure robust processes are in place for new products.
• Engage in the procurement of new equipment, including designing next-generation equipment
• Undertake additional duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering within an industrial environment.
• Proven leadership experience as a manager or team lead.
• Formal training in Lean Six Sigma.
• Project Management training preferred.
• Direct team management experience.
• Expertise in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Process Control.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong passion for Lean Manufacturing and a deep understanding of its principles.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive thinker able to thrive in a flexible environment.