Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Company: Gables Search Group
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage and oversee all current program activities for the plant as well as any upcoming launches.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Manages, motivates, and leads team of Engineers ensuring appropriate direction, training, and evaluation.
• Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for building the Engineering budget and ensuring it's met.
• Managing all cost and manpower on projects.
• Responsible for new product launches.
• Develops and maintains the process standards in which all parts are manufactured.
• Responsible for the development and improvement of the Engineering processes, structure, performance, etc.
• Specifies project management.
• Manages exploration of new materials and processes in order to achieve the best quality, process, and reliability.
• Maintains documentation closely following necessary timeliness on specific projects.
• Leads the engineering team in continuous improvement initiatives resulting in cost-reductions and customer give backs.
• Responsible for understanding design and engineering requirements on development programs, and ensuring that engineering disciplines are followed.
• Define and manage fixed and capital budgets.
• Strong shop floor experience in mfg / mechanical / process engineering - shop floor level.
• Manage performance of direct reports.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations. Education/Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) is required.
  • Precision stamping or molding experience preferred
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
  • Effectively and professionally communicate.
  • Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies and proven track record of implementation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.
  • Ability to motivate a team environment, help drive results, and delegate authority to subordinate personnel.
  • Excellent communications skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).
  • Results oriented approach.
  • Effective leadership, management and development of direct reports.

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