Engineering Manager

Prichard, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job purpose

The manager of manufacturing engineering position oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency; ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively and is responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process; leads and directs the work of assigned manufacturing engineers and project engineers.

Duties and responsibilities

Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize use of space equipment material and personnel.
Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities equipment and operations for better utilization of space.
Work closely with research and development quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures.
Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies.
Support all current and new product introductions.
Ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications.
Determine and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process.
Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed and testing procedures are in place before starting up vendors/subcontractors.
Able to assist in reducing cost through re-engineering product/material.
Comprehend and apply all AIAG core tools such as APQP FEMA MSA PPAP and SPC.
Assist in the assessment of vendor/subcontractor evaluation for consideration.
Responsible for training vendors/subcontractors on new product launches to meet target date.

Qualifications

Problem Solving/Analysis.
Technical Capacity.
Project Management.
PFMEA/VDA and Control Plan Proficiency
Communication Proficiency.
Organizational Skills.
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering.
7-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering.
Management experience.

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Job purpose The manager of manufacturing engineering position oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency; ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively and is ...