Engineering Manager

Company Description

Ran-Tech Engineering & Aerospace Inc. is a steadfast aerospace manufacturing company specializing in the production of pre-designed sheet-metal and machined aerospace assemblies. With our core values of commitment, responsiveness, and teamwork, we ensure excellence in every aspect of our operations. Ran-Tech is dedicated to managed growth by expanding its customer base and manufacturing capabilities, while developing new technologies to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace market. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective solutions while fostering a safe and innovative environment for our employees.

Role Description

The Engineering Manager is a hands-on leader who uses their technical background, industry knowledge, and team relationships – not only to manage the department, but to inspire, support, technically contribute, and continually drive their team towards success. The management of this department is critical to the success of the company as many downstream activities depend on its quality and timely output. This is a full-time, on-site role located at Ran-Tech’s facility in Clackamas, OR.

Essential Functions:

 Plans, develops, coordinates, supports, and directs engineering projects and/or programs within Ran-Tech.

 Estimates resource/staffing needs – schedules and assigns work to meet completion deadlines.

 Regularly meets with staff in groups and individually to provide performance feedback; prepares and monitors employee goals and performance reviews on time – every time.

 Works closely with customers, sales, planning, and production to provide coordination on new product introduction, process capability, and sustaining of existing products.

 Lead identification, justification, and installation of technology advancements. (New software, Processes, Equipment)

 Support operations by responding to requests or self-identifying to ensure sufficient capabilities and capacities exist that support and grow the business.

 Working harmoniously with other departments / team leaders to set project roadmaps, priorities, create strategies, and establish technical directions.

 Collaborate closely with upper management and leadership to ensure the wellbeing of the department and alignment with the company culture and goals.

 Coach, train, and mentor team in various job duties and through interpersonal issues as needed.

 Predictable and reliable attendance.

 Ability to adhere to deadlines and produce quality work.

 Ability to behave respectfully and work collaboratively with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

 Demonstrated skill in dealing with difficult situations including technical challenges, disgruntled employees, unhappy customers, quality escapes. Includes having appropriate “political” awareness with how to interact with each customer.

 Others as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

 Extensive experience in product and process failure analysis and an understanding of world-class manufacturing techniques such as LEAN, JIT, TQM, ISO

Excellent leadership skills (dept. planning, capability planning, strategizing, innovation), and must have managed a team of 5-10 engineers by developing department goals, PMD (Performance Management & Development) and roadmap.

 4 years minimum management experience including writing reviews, performance management, hire/fire decisions.

 Thorough knowledge and able to demonstrate skill of at least one CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, MasterCAM etc.

 Strong and effective analytical skills with the ability to propose solutions to problems.

 Thorough knowledge/experience with CNC machinery/methods to determine the best processes to manufacture a part and meet customer requirements. Able to train others on same.

Highly Desired Attributes:

 In-depth knowledge of sheet metal, machining, or comparable manufacturing processes and equipment.

 Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

 Seeks continuous improvement and change; suggests and encourages innovative ideas for products/processes.

 Promotes and role models Ran-Tech Quality Policy.

 Seeks data from several sources to make informed decisions.

 Organized structured problem solving. Is data driven and abhors assumptions, rumors, non-facts

 Builds constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and tact; treats fellow employees equitably, respectfully, and promotes a team environment.

 Provides real time, direct, appropriate, “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others.

 The ability to work in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment with focused attention to detail.

 Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor degree in relevant fields such as Manufacturing, Engineering, or Industrial Management. A minimum of 10 years professional engineering or management experience required.