Production Engineering Manager

Job Description:

Education / Work Experience

• Four year engineering degree (mechanical) and seven years relevant experience or
• Two year engineering degree (mechanical) and fifteen years relevant experience or
• No engineering degree and twenty years relevant experience

Background / Skills

• Automotive background a must with preference towards high volume assembly operations. Experience with Japanese transplants will be highly beneficial
• Able to manage individual engineers to meet project deadlines
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects on a simultaneous basis
• Strong troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and time management skills will be essential in this position. Ability to interface at multiple levels and operate within cross-functional teams is critical. Must be able to maintain project records and documentation.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office) are highly preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methods is desirable
• CAD skills a must AutoCAD at a minimum. Experience with SolidEdge SolidWorks or CATIA high preferred.

Special Training / Certificates

• Preferred: 5P Training Kepnor Tregoe PSDM (Problem Solving Decision Making) SPC Legal Supervision Coaching & Counseling Project Management
• Suggested: Solid Edge AutoCAD OSHA EPA

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to Astemos Safety Policy and practices and report any potential unsafe condition or concern to the Safety department immediately and/or to your direct supervisor.
• Ensure proper safety practices are in place and enforced.
• Assist with implementation of new safety practices.
• Develop track and maintain capital and expense budgets to support executive management control of the business operation relative to approved activities.
• Track and maintain control of all projects in terms of safety quality cost and delivery.
• Develop departmental associates to ensure a strong business condition and provide for future growth opportunities.
• Coordinate and support PE department 5S activity
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
• Develop departmental and organizational activities to achieve strategic objectives outlined by executive management. Support overall organization by implementation of these activities which maintaining ongoing business operations on a cross functional bases. Maintain a theme of continuous improvement for all functions of the department
• Maintains team environment with other departments within plant
• Maintains position of accessibility for associates questions and concerns
• Conduct performance appraisals and sets goals for department staff which supports business plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo were challenging the status quo with the power of diversity inclusion and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued respected and empowered. We dont just accept differencewe celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our products and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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