Engineering Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Engineering Manager is responsible for supporting the plant and customer through effective management of new programs, plant projects and implementation of improvement and cost reduction suggestions. Develops assembly, process, fixturing and equipment to ensure high quality and cost-effective production. Assure design changes are implemented in a timely cost-effective manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for supporting the plant and customer through effective management of new programs, plant projects and implementation of improvement and cost reduction suggestions. Develops assembly, process, fixturing and equipment to ensure high quality and cost-effective production. Assure design changes are implemented in a timely cost-effective manner.
• Support plant safety programs by ensuring that engineering support is involved with the implementation into the manufacturing process.
• Manages the quoting and implementation of product/process design changes.
• Support VA/VE activities by ensuring that Manufacturing Engineering is represented at all trials, approvals and implementation dates are achieved.
• Establish and evaluate internal integration plans by completing make vs. Buy plans and present proposals.
• Develops annual cost reduction plans and schedule for purchase burden, labor, VA/VE and equipment.
• Engages in safe practices as well as follows safety rules and job rotations.
• Must be willing to report unsafe conditions, reporting unsafe acts, participating in safety/ergonomic committees, participating in safety Kaizen events, participating in safety audits, and participating in safety observation feedback events.
• Assist the plant in achieving safety goals while achieving and maintaining Safe Workplace.
• Reviews and understands the Customer Specific Requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5-7 Years of manufacturing engineering experience in automotive industry.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Lakewood