Technical Engineering Manager

Possibility of Relocation Assistance is Available

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Manage the development, implementation, and operation of all technical activities of Rancho.
• Direct the technical solutions of facility with a focus on disciplined improvement of manufacturing operations and cost reduction.
• Provide Technical solutions to improve the Forge department and reduce costs.
• Implement disciplined strategies for these initiatives to include but not limited to Statistical Process control and Six-Sigma.
• Drive the continual expansion of process measurement systems within the location. All major process areas, deformation, modeling, thermal, metallurgy and tooling will have an internal champion assigned and monitored. This position is responsible to the Plant Manager and Corporate staff for measurable progress in these areas.
• Lead manufacturing cost reductions efforts for targeted programs through directed managerial assignment.
• Convert progress on these programs to financial terms to match progress to company objectives.
• Provide the general manager and staff with defined financial objectives for technical manufacturing improvement.
• Supervise the Quality/Metallurgy, Tool Engineering and Process Engineering groups through their respective managers or individual performers to support company objectives.
• Coordinate the request and support of location technical issues with group resources.
• Maintain contact with company functional experts call upon as needed.
• Serve as the Staff level technical representative to the General Manager supporting location goals.
• Product Compliance
• Review and approve all new processes or process changes prior to production release.
• Through direct reports coordinate the elimination of quality faults both internal and at customer.
• Develop a process engineering focus at Rancho that continues to drive technical improvement.
• Recruit and train process engineers to work floor positions monitoring and improving all direct manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate the design and modeling efforts with a goal of exceeding competitors’ capabilities.
• With Rancho operations manager develop and implement capital investment projects to improve process capability, health safety and environmental compliance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees in the Technical department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related field, from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering is required.
• Demonstrated Performance in the implementation of SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement Methodologies.
• Demonstrated Performance in the Implementation and maintenance of ISO/NADCAP Standards.
• Proven Leader with a track record of realized cost reductions and Quality Improvement initiatives.

COMPUTER SKILLS

•  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
•  Familiar with ERP systems