Engineering Manager

This position reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of IAC as described below:

General Job Duties:

To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.

To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.

Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant Rules and Work Safety Rules.

Adhere to all safety and health objectives policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor or EH&S in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.

Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks. Help determine process and equipment ergonomic assessments

Perform MRA Routine and non-Routine Hazard Analysis as required

Understand and follow proper LOTO policies and procedures. Implement as needed.

To perform daily cross-functional job assignments in all areas of your assigned department per the established procedures and work guidance.

Participate and support all lean continuous improvement programs initiatives and activities.

Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work according to 5s standards.

Maintain proper etiquette when using company radios PA system and/or phone cellular phone and computer/IT resources and ensure its business use only.

Maintain professionalism when representing the company.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Duties:

Manage the people and equipment that keep Operations running in a safe quality conscience and cost-effective manner. Focusing on systemic root cause and corrective actions and process improvements.

Develop and mentor employees in Engineering (Process Program Management Tooling Manufacturing Program Launch Controls)

Daily interaction with Technical and Operations departments

Prioritize department objectives and tasks as related to field and production needs

Support new product launch tooling equipment moves and business transfers

Support new program from the APQP phase through launch and production

Strategic analysis and tracking of scrap and machine downtime working in conjunction with Technical Department

Spare Parts Establishing critical spare parts.

IATF16949 and ISO14001 Audit policy and procedures (create and maintain)

PM/TPM creation. Critical PM planning

Understanding of MTBF and MTTF concepts

Responsibility for the Wauseon OH and Mendon MI facilities

Education Requirements:

Bachelor degree with 5-7 experience in a related field

Experience Requirements:

Excellent computer including typing and the use of Microsoft Excel and Word

(5) Five or more years experience Supervising in a manufacturing environment prefer union experience.

Ability to read write and perform non-complex mathematical calculations

Experienced in tooling and equipment blueprint reading and comprehension

Work-Flow Analysis capital expenditure justifications project management

Direct Labor utilization experience

Must be a team player having excellent communication organization negotiation and interpersonal skills as well as analytical skills

Must be able to function in a fast pace and high demanding environment.

Ability to pay attention to detail multi-task and follow direction

Training Requirements:

This position may require travel to other facilities and/or training locations as well as on-site training as needed.

PPE Requirements:

This position requires the use of eye protection and hearing protection and any PPE specific to the task being performed.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand on feet and/or sit 8-12 hours a day and lift up to 40lbs on an occasional basis and 15 lbs on a regular basis. Must be able to perform overhead work