What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Engineering position at Amsted Rail?
Company Overview
Amsted Rail, a private, employee-owned multi-billion revenue corporation, is the world’s leading provider of fully integrated bogie systems for the heavy haul freight market. We have facilities spanning 40 locations across 10 countries and 6 continents. Through our state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, Amsted Rail is redefining industry standards for innovation and technology, providing customers worldwide with unmatched performance and reliability for the long haul.
Position Summary
The Engineering Manager will lead the manufacturing engineering function at our Camp Hill facility. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure products meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Engineering Manager will oversee capital projects, manage the engineering team, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineer out Safety hazards
- Machine Tool troubleshooting with Maintenance group and Outside Contractors
- CNC program development and improvements for Lathes, VMC, HMC
- CNC Tooling selection
- Work holding / Fixture design
- Implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Design cost out of manufacturing processes
- Manage capital expenditures
- Train and develop Engineering team member
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of engineering management experience.
- Minimum 8 years of CNC programming.
- Excellent mechanical and machine design skills.
- Proven ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 15 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with 2D/3D CAD software (CREO preferred).
- Experience applying LEAN principles (5S, setup reduction, TPM, value stream mapping, flow manufacturing, etc.).
Physical Requirements
Must have full range of body motion. Certain operations require repetitive bending, squatting, and full arm extension. Manual lifting, not exceeding fifty (50) pounds, may be required. Able to visit various manufacturing environments.
Amsted Rail’s commitment to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.
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Experience
Required- 3 year(s): Engineering management
Behaviors
Preferred- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
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