Job Summary: Oversee and coordinate the manufacturing engineering activities within the organization. Optimize production processes, ensure product quality, implement efficiency improvements, and lead a team of manufacturing engineers. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities/Activities:

• Develops, implements, and improves manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize product quality.
• Supervises and mentors a team of manufacturing engineers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with production and planning teams to establish production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining optimal resource utilization.
• Identifies cost reduction opportunities in the manufacturing process without compromising product quality or safety.
• Stays up to date with advancements in manufacturing technology and leads the implementation of new tools, machinery, and techniques to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Identifies potential manufacturing risks and develops strategies to mitigate them, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted production process.
• Ensures that manufacturing processes adhere to all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Works closely with design, R&D, and supply chain teams to provide manufacturing insights during the product development lifecycle.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative ideas from team members and implementing efficiency-enhancing projects.
• Identifies skill gaps within the manufacturing engineering team and provides training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
• Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and monitor the performance of manufacturing processes and the overall team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or a related field and 5 years industrial manufacturing experience or equivalent industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite products.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to mentor others
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software and manufacturing software tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards related to manufacturing.
• Proven project management abilities, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Work requires periodic visits to manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 95% of the normal work shift.
• Travel may be required including overnight stays.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.