Engineering Manager will provide leadership, technical direction and priorities to Engineers and Engineering Technicians. You'll have accountability for manufacturing processes, equipment and successful operational execution. You'll work closely with the  Production Manager and Sr. Engineering Manager executing improvements in safety, quality, cost, and cycle time using Lean and Six Sigma principles. You will also coordinate and direct projects while making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities such as equipment installation, modification and material system development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day activities and priorities supporting production
• Execute strategic and tactical plans in pursuit of business objectives
• Support development and maintenance of operational procedures and processes
• Support design, installation, and qualification of new equipment and equipment modifications with strong configuration management practices
• Direct project management activities including prioritization, assigning resources, project planning, technical communication with customers
• Collaborate with other functional groups in support of department and company initiatives
• Support Continuous Improvement of processes and Lean activities relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Standardization
• Coach, support, and develop employees on your team to foster effective communication, collaboration and teamwork, and execution while demonstrating and modeling core values
• Conduct performance appraisals, set annual goals and objectives, complete regular feedback sessions, review training and development needs
• Ensure all employees are knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies, practices, and standards
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental Health and Safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate Engineering team on planning and designing manufacturing processes
• Analyzes assembly, fabrication, machining, and other processes. Work with internal and external subject matter experts for standardization and optimization
• Contribute to complex aspects of a project
• Participates and sponsors Lean activities
• Maintain a clean and organized shop and follow all housekeeping procedures
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering field
• 8+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a team and independently when required
• Leadership, employee development, training and coaching skills
• Effective time management and prioritization focus
• Demonstrate results in technical problem solving, product and process development and supporting customer focused programs and services
• Ability to follow technical direction and communicate results
• Ability to follow all safety practices
• Awareness of potential hazards and to apply proper care and consideration
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Proven ability to develop, coach, and train other members
• Ability to learn multiple and diverse processes and procedures
• Ability to read, interpret and execute technical instructions, procedures, drawings, manuals, work orders and travelers, as well as document applied processes