The Engineering Manager will oversee and coordinate the daily operations of highly skilled engineering staff while ensuring that company objectives and goals are met.
Key Deliverables:
Sales
Contribution Margin
Revenue per direct head
Scrap as a percentage of Sales
Tooling On-time Build
Program On-Time Launch
Prototype On-Time Delivery
Continuous Improvement Project Value
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new engineering staff.
Sets a positive example of leadership using a rigorously disciplined principle-based method.
Practices continual improvement of strategic processes as well as mentoring and coaching in the same practices.
Champions the Product Lifecycle Management System (PLM) structure and discipline usage.
Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Handles discipline and development of employees in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Leads and coordinates various engineering functions and operations including quality assurance, testing, production, and research and development of new and existing product lines.
Facilitates communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
Serves as project manager for multiple projects, creating timelines and cost projections, organizing collaborative meetings, and ensuring projects comply with specifications, timelines, and budgets.
Reviews work and projects for technical accuracy.
Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
Prepares and executes departmental budget.
Negotiates contracts with outside vendors.
Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Thorough understanding of composite
Tooling design
Digital workflow to achieve lamination kits designs
Thorough understanding of engineering theory and design criteria including;
TRIZ
Design for X
Axiomatic Design
Design for Six Sigma
Robust Design
Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficient with computer-aided design/manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
At least ten years of related experience required.