What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Mueller Industries?
SUMMARY: Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the engineering department to design, manufacture, and test components, products, and related tooling by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
Provides cost estimates for production parts.
Directs and coordinates activities of engineering personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets.
Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
Reviews and approves design changes. Works with designers to meet design standards.
Directs purchasing activities for tooling and outside services.
May be required to perform some duties of process, mechanical, and electrical engineering in their absence.
Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to help understand unplanned equipment downtime, implement predictive maintenance solutions, and optimize performance.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of the engineering department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or minimum of seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
6-Sigma, SPC
Lean Management, preferred but not required.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Blueprint reading a must. Handheld measuring instruments - caliper - micrometers. Must possess good people skills
This job description should not be construed as a complete or detailed list of duties. The employee may be assigned to perform other duties by the supervisor.
Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
Provides cost estimates for production parts.
Directs and coordinates activities of engineering personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets.
Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
Reviews and approves design changes. Works with designers to meet design standards.
Directs purchasing activities for tooling and outside services.
May be required to perform some duties of process, mechanical, and electrical engineering in their absence.
Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to help understand unplanned equipment downtime, implement predictive maintenance solutions, and optimize performance.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of the engineering department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or minimum of seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
6-Sigma, SPC
Lean Management, preferred but not required.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Blueprint reading a must. Handheld measuring instruments - caliper - micrometers. Must possess good people skills
This job description should not be construed as a complete or detailed list of duties. The employee may be assigned to perform other duties by the supervisor.
Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.