Mfg Engineering Mgr

PURPOSE AND SCOPE   

This position is responsible for leading and managing the engineering team responsible for developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes to achieve operational excellence.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Create, test, document and approve ECN's (engineering change notice) as needed to effectively address warranty issues, manufacturing requests and/or purchasing requests.   

• Serve as a technical liaison between Horn Lake manufacturing team and Milwaukee based product engineering teams with respect to new product development to ensure manufacturability of products.    Specific responsibilities will include assisting with BOM's (bill of materials) as needed, develop labor times, standard operating procedures and written work instructions. 

• Interface as key technical contact with RHPC engineering in Milwaukee.  

• Meet established welding and assembly design criteria by ensuring compliance with work procedures and instructions. 

• Analyzes and plans space requirements, workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.   

• Ensure that all required tooling is in place and meets engineering design criteria. 

• Responsible for the facility management of the Horn Lake facility on a day-to-day basis. This includes the loading dock equipment, forklifts, production equipment, machines, and operation of the mechanical equipment from plumbing to electrical. This position also is responsible for the day-to-day quality audits and feedback to the production team on a daily/weekly basis.  

• Ensure compliance with the engineering budget that is in place on an annual basis.  

• Review/ order engineered product to ensure product structures and BOM's are correct.  Work with Applications and Engineering to build labor and quality standards as required. He/she will assist and recommend in the automation of equipment and processes to assist in the ergonomic and productivity of manufacturing RHPC products.  

• In conjunction with manufacturing and purchasing, complete Value Analysis projects to reduce current costs through redesign and/or use of alternate components.  

 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve product quality.  

• Manage capital projects, including equipment selection, layout planning, and justification for investment.  

• Analyze production metrics and root cause issues to improve, reduce downtime, and enhance process liability. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   
  

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field as well as five + years related experience including supervisory responsibility (or project management responsibilities) or equivalent combination of education and experience.   

• Must have working knowledge of Solid works and AutoCAD (or equivalent software).  Thorough knowledge of BOM structures and item masters as required for manufacturing and engineering support.   

• In addition, knowledge of JD Edwards required as needed for engineering purposes. 

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:  

Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or PMP.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS      
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.      

WORK ENVIRONMENT       
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.