Engineering Manager

Metglas, Inc., located in Conway, SC, is a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon. Since our company began in the 1970’s, Metglas, Inc. (then Allied Signal located in Morristown, NJ) pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal, a unique alloy that exhibits a structure in which the metal atoms occur in a random pattern. The key to Metglas Inc.’s proprietary manufacturing process is the rapid-solidification of molten alloy at a rate of approximately one million degrees Celsius per second.

We are currently hiring for Mechanical Engineering Manager for our busy 24/7 metal manufacturing foundry.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Ensure the safety of self and others by diligently adhering to safe work practices and procedures.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, justification & benefits, project schedules.
• Oversee engineering projects related to compressed air systems, cooling water systems, and bridge crane systems.
• Establish equipment layout for expansion and efficiency.
• Maintain open communication with Maintenance, Operations, and Senior Management.
• Establish and adhere to tight design schedules and cost budgets.
• Assist production engineers in troubleshooting day-to-day production problems and writing or modifying quality work instructions.
• Management of about 6 Engineers and Engineering Department.
• Perform as assigned other similar or related duties.

Supervisory Financial/Budgetary:

Direct Reports - 5 Engineers (Senior, Process, Mechanical)

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

• Capable of envisaging and successfully implementing the means to dramatically improve engineering processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stay focused on initiatives by managing priorities.
• Ability to support and enhance our positive, team-based work environment.
• Hands-on, action-oriented professional who enjoys working hard.
• Committed to expanding his/her knowledge and challenging current practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills – both oral and written.
• Effective in the preparation and presentation of technical material
• Able to be reachable by phone and onsite if/as/when needed.

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

• Bachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering.
• Training within the manufacturing environment with responsibility for developing and improving production processes.
• Experience in the use of statistical techniques for improving process capability, process optimization and control.
• Management/leadership experience of engineers and hourly machine operators, to include project management, coaching & mentoring, corrective/disciplinary action, ADP payroll, training, and performance reviews.

*ITAR and EAR Disclosure Statement

This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a “U.S. Person” (as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) are the primary export control regulations in the United States. The successful candidate will be required to show proof substantiating their status as a U.S. Person.

Full Time Benefits Start on Day 1 and include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (company match up to 8% after one year)
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• 2 Weeks of Vacation
• 4 Personal Days
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Advancement/Career Path Opportunities

Visit metglas.com to learn more about what we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)