Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Machining & Assembly

Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: Opelika
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Position Description
Major international and brand name company has a newly created opportunity for an Engineering Manager at a large manufacturing facility located in a east central AL in a metropolitan area. In this role will manage, plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of assigned engineering group. Will foster the development of new manufacturing technologies, process / continuous improvement initiatives, new product ideas/concepts/designs, test validation and cost reduction programs for new and existing engine/product programs. The environment is high volume and includes both machining and assembly as well as automation. There is 12% bonus potential which could go higher.
Job Responsibilities

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• Supports and guides product engineering teams in ongoing development within their assigned area
  
• Supervises and coordinates product research, testing, design and development if applicable
  
• Promotes the New Product Development process and ensures consistent use
  
• Interfaces with customers regarding part and product design, manufacturing and quality control issues, which fosters relationships
  
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements
  
• Reports regularly on project status, ensures budgets are on track, manages customer satisfaction data and other staff activities
  
• Develops and initiates new technologies, process improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs
  
• Proposes business solutions related to product safety initiatives, annual strategic/situational planning, long-term planning and supplier relationship agreements
  
• Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing engineers; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA, performance management, department budget
  
• Manages and lead manufacturing engineers to meet established KPIs
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  Job Skills Requirements:
  
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  • Demonstrates knowledge of engineering, testing and manufacturing processes related to product and/or manufacturing processes
    
  • Ability to effectively solve problems with diverse groups of people
    
  • Strong interpersonal, written communication and problem solving skills to effectively interface with engineers, managers and customers
    
  • Well-developed leadership and planning skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
    
  • Fundamental knowledge of statistics and reliability concepts
    
  • Strong team building skills
    
  • Ability to develop and coordinate activities of others and to focus on major project resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately, on time, and on budget
    
  • Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
    
  • Project management skill set; experience in buying capital equipment, running off/qualifying and installation to meet agreed upon deadlines
    
  • Experience in work flow improvements and line balancing to meet takt time for customer demand
    
  • Experience in transfer equipment
    
  • Good understanding of Industrial engineering utilization
    
  • Engine manufacturing experience preferred, not required
    
  • Proven track record of improving under performing processes
    
  • Understanding critical components for management of spare parts to reduce downtime
    
  • Extensive PFMEA, Control Plan, and Error-proofing development
    
    Education:
    Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent education and experience
    Experience Requirements:
    Seven years of engineering experience
    Must have both machining and assembly experience
    Prior management or supervisory experience
    Automation experience is preferred
    Certifications preferred
    Physical & Environmental Requirements:
    Domestic and/or international travel as required up to 10%

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