Engineering Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY (Describe the overall duties and responsibilities of the job):

1. Responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to technical problems.

2. Plan, coordinate, and direct activities of the Maintenance Department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties required for successful job performance):

1. Manage the Maintenance staff; Ensure effective repair, installation, and maintenance of all plant operations.

2. Manage the Engineering staff; Ensure effective installation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of all manufacturing processes.

3. Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities/grounds, or equipment

4. Effective budgeting and cost containment for projects and programs

5. Responsible for quoting, planning, and implementation of equipment builds

6. Implement and ensure effective operation of work order / preventive maintenance systems

7. Coordinate projects and resources with other functions (Production, Engineering, Quality, etc.), teams and managers

8. Determine staff, training, and equipment needs

9. Provide supervision, direction, and development to all Maintenance and Engineering staff.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (These are the traditional minimum, or required, bona-fide occupational qualifications and other requirements of most people in this job).

1. Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business or technical discipline or equivalent experience.

2. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership role in a technical manufacturing environment

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those needed to perform the essential functions of the job).

1. General knowledge: PLC programming, fabrication, hydraulics

2. Working knowledge of electrical codes (NEC)

3. CAD Skills

4. Working knowledge of quality systems (i.e. ISO 14001/TS 16949/APQP, IATF16949) and manufacturing practices

5. Working knowledge of problem-solving techniques, ie: TQM, 8-D, 5-P

6. Supervisory skills/experience

7. Working knowledge of financial/budgeting processes

8. Strong written and verbal communication skills

9. Knowledge of computer/MS-Office tools/gauge track/work order system

10. Ability to initiate and/or manage a variety of priorities and projects

11. Mathematical/analytical skills

12. Understanding of basic ergonomic principles

13. Ability to read and understand blueprints

14. Ability to use measuring instruments (i.e. calipers, micrometer)

15. Previous experience with Japanese automotive transplant company a plus

REQUIRED DECISION-MAKING AND ORGANIZATION IMPACT (Describe the typical types of decisions made by employees in this job and the likely impact of those decisions on the Company).

1. If actions and/or decisions are not effective, the company will suffer profitability and performance.

2. The actions and/or decisions made by thee engineering manager will impact the environment as well as other employee’s safety. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS (Indicate job titles for this job’s supervisor and direct reports).

1. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

2. Direct reports include all plant-level engineering personnel, along with all Maintenance staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Describe the environment within which the work is performed).

1. Engineering managers will split their time between the production floor and office environment.

2. Overtime of varying levels may be required with this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Able to travel within the manufacturing area of the plant.

2. Periodically may require standing/walking for extended periods of time.