Controls Engineering Manager

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and support our extrusion engineering operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance and Engineering, this role provides leadership, technical direction, and development to the extrusion engineering team while driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance, and manufacturing processes.

The Engineering Manager will oversee engineering activities supporting extrusion operations, lead process and equipment improvement initiatives, and manage assigned capital and operational projects from planning through implementation. This position works closely with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Safety, and other departments to ensure engineering initiatives support company objectives and comply with ISO 9001, EHS, quality, and safety requirements.

Full-Time Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote, support and enforce ISO 9001 standards as they apply to the Engineering department
• Control and administer all activities in the Extrusions Engineering department
• Directly supervises assigned engineers
• Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency
• Responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process
• Write test plans, design and construct mechanical testing apparatus, conduct testing, analyze data with statistical validity, and write test reports
• Choose, install, and validate equipment
• Overall Process Improvements in extrusions
• Implement preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned machine downtime
• Maintain cost effective spare parts inventory
• Participate in and/or lead Kaizen (continuous improvement) events
• Develop and implement procedures designed to eliminate operating issues while improving product quality
• Manage the team on technical best practice and establish standard policies and procedures while also mentoring and leading the employees
• Set ambitious production goals aligned with company goals - communicate them to all department employees
• Ensure employees receive proper training focusing and promoting Safety, Quality, and Productivity
• Oversee all hiring and disciplinary decisions in accordance with company guidelines
• Capture and track data as required for reporting purposes
• People management and budgetary/cost reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 elements and understanding of their applicability to the Engineering Department
• Strong Analytical, Problem Solving, Delegation, Conflict Resolution, Motivational and Team Building skills
• Excellent Interpersonal, Communication, Time Management and Self-Motivation skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Outlook)
• Solutions oriented and analytical
• Technical engineering and design skills
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, strong sense of urgency and organization skills
• Display strong design capabilities, leadership experience and clear communications skills to lead projects
• Demonstrated communication, organization and project management skills
• Processing Technology: Experience in chemical or energetic materials processing. Melt/pour, mix/cast/cure, extrusion, consolidation pressing, milling, drilling, grinding, assembly, test, and packaging, or other related processing or manufacturing experience
• Mechanical Technology: materials selection, simple stress and strain analysis, jig and fixture design, gage design, and simple machine design
• Control technology, including simplistic pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
• Communication Experience: Assembly and detailed drawings, machine specifications, test plans and reporting, project planning, capital expenditure proposals, standard operating procedures, and customer correspondence on technical issue

Job Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties of job description
• Experience working with programmable machines and running different types of machines; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
• Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment
• Experience in a continuous process such as aluminum extrusion and production
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role, experience with composite or plastic molding processes is a plus
• 3 years of process engineering experience required
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a complex fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing multiple priorities
• Experience leading/supervising small teams
• Process troubleshooting; Problem solving; Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience required
• Extensive experience working with Allen Bradley PLC

Main Skills:

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar) from an accredited program
• 5 years experience working in industrial engineering/maintenance
• Experienced with AC & DC electrical systems up to 480 volts
• Experienced with Allen Bradley PLCs
• Experienced with RsLogix 5000, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio
• Experienced with AC Drives and motor controls.
• Experienced with Ethernet/IP networking.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity with industrial safety and NFPA 70E a plus
• Project management experience.

Work Environment:

Duties are performed in a loud and uncontrolled environment (warehouse setting) subject to extreme temperatures.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $101,703 - $144,735