Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Furniture

At A-dec we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads coaches and develops Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineering Technicians and other assigned technical resources.

• Establishes department engineering priorities and allocates resources across production support quality improvement continuous improvement capacity and capability expansion capital projects and product and process stabilization.

• Partners with Production leadership to identify priorities and improve department-level safety quality delivery cost and capacity performance from an engineering perspective.

• Owns the technical governance of manufacturing processes within assigned department(s) ensuring processes are capable standardized controlled and supported by accurate manufacturing documentation work instructions tooling fixtures and process controls.

• Leads Manufacturing Engineering response to production and process issues ensuring recurring problems progress from containment through root cause analysis corrective action and sustained resolution.

• Leads or assigns resources to drive improvements in process capability flow quality productivity ergonomics equipment utilization labor efficiency and waste reduction using Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen value stream mapping standard work and other structured improvement methods.

• Partners with Production leadership to develop maintain and utilize department capacity and capability models that support operating plans and capital roadmaps for equipment tooling automation and infrastructure needs.

• Leads or assigns resources to execute capital and manufacturing improvement projects ensuring effective scope technical requirements schedule budget implementation production readiness and results.

• Partners with Maintenance Facilities Automation and other technical functions to improve equipment and process performance and ensure reliability maintainability and lifecycle requirements are addressed during equipment implementation.

• Partners with Manufacturing Engineering Development during NPI/NPD and assumes department-level engineering ownership for stabilization and sustained process performance following transfer into production.

• Owns the Manufacturing Engineering operating budget for the assigned area and supports department-level capital planning and forecasting.

• Communicates department priorities performance risks project status budgets and resource requirements to Manufacturing leadership.

Assignment Specific Technical Scope

• Furniture: Mixed machining assembly packaging and warehouse operations CNC programming woodworking processes build-to-order configured products tooling kitting and material flow and related manufacturing equipment; may work closely with or lead CNC Programming resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership coaching and team-development capability.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering principles production systems process capability and technical process governance.
• Strong structured problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen value stream mapping standard work and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of FMEA SPC corrective action process validation process capability and manufacturing quality systems.
• Strong capability in capacity planning capital equipment implementation and manufacturing project execution.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and translate performance trends into priorities and actions.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment tooling automation process documentation ERP PLM QMS and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration communication and influencing skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in manufacturing mechanical industrial or a related engineering discipline; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 10 years of manufacturing engineering or related manufacturing experience.
• 5 years of engineering or technical leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading production support process improvement capacity or capability development and capital projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in complex vertically integrated or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining/programming tooling automation assembly systems or related manufacturing technologies.
• Experience leading or working closely with specialized technical resources such as CNC programmers.
• Experience managing engineering operating budgets and supporting capital planning.
• Lean Six Sigma project management or related professional certification.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift carry push pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis. Must have manual hand dexterity to grasp operate tools and equipment repetitively. Able to walk stand sit bend reach and occasionally kneel climb steps and twist throughout an entire shift. Some areas may be exposed to chemicals noise vibration and /or dust and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as but not limited to safety glasses hearing protection foot protection etc.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements staffing levels and customer demands.

At A-dec we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture total well-being and opportunities for learning and career advancement.

A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.

A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by addition A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.