Team Leadership & Resource Management: Manage engineering staff and allocate resources to support operational and project needs. Provide ongoing coaching and formal performance reviews.
New Product Development: Lead projects that develop and qualify new products and improve manufacturing processes, including design, testing, machinery, tooling, equipment layout, and production methods.
Process Optimization: Drive process control improvements and cost reduction initiatives, including variance reduction through continuous improvement techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Quality & Compliance: Handle Material Review Board (MRB) disposition and costing, ensuring all corrective and preventive actions meet quality standards and compliance. Write work instructions, conduct risk assessments, and support reliability studies.
Technical Authority: Serve as the technical leader during engineering reviews and critical product/process decisions. Provide direction for resolving technical challenges and improving operational efficiency.
Capital Equipment & Budgeting: Identify capital equipment needs and lead the budgeting process for equipment acquisition, software, training, and installations.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with operations, quality teams, and customers to address technical questions and resolve issues.
Safety & Environmental Responsibility: Promote and maintain a "Safety 24/7" culture, ensuring that all safety and environmental initiatives are enforced to achieve zero safety incidents.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
Experience:
4+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace, investment casting, or machining.
Prior experience managing teams and leading people in a technical environment.
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of aerospace quality systems preferred.
Process improvement experience with methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and customers.
Core Competencies:
Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement effective solutions.
Organizational & Time Management: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Focus on optimizing processes and reducing costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
Leadership: Ability to motivate and lead teams, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Desired Attributes:
Strong business acumen with a focus on process efficiency and cost management.
Results-oriented with a commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes and meeting customer expectations.
A proactive approach to managing compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.