• Precision / CNC machining experience required.

Job responsibilities:

• Adheres to Company Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements.
• Manages assigned engineering function to meet company goals and customer expectations.
• Incorporates Lean initiatives in support of overall production optimization and Quality initiatives.
• Ensures Associates participate in continuous improvement efforts and are trained to comply with quality system requirements.
• Provides expertise and ongoing communication to Plant and BU Management, in support of BU and Company goals and objectives.
• Provides direction and administrative organization for the design and engineering services departments and sets priorities for utilization of resources on new programs.
• Supports positive customer relationships by working closely with customers and program management.
• Directs engineering projects by establishing strategy and providing leadership and organization necessary for success.
• Responsible for budget development and management for new product development and product engineering.
• Develops and implements new processes and design methodology for improved performance and/or cost reduction. Works closely with other departments to ensure proper implementation of new processes and designs into production.
• Directly responsible for the Design Control elements of ISO 9000 as it relates to new product development.
• Reviews, initiates, and approves engineering designs, reports, change orders, material and process specifications.
• Maintains safe and ethical business practices, and adheres to organization’s quality policy.
• Investigates the use of alternate parts, materials or vendors to achieve improved performance and/or cost reduction. Maintains key technical interface with vendor base.
• Performs other functions as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field. Master’s preferred.
• 10-12 years experience in a production environment. 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Project management and hands on lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience and knowledge of industry or plant specific manufacturing processes