Maintenance Engineer Manager

Maintenance Engineer Manager

Design West Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. Our team comprises passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense.

Position Overview: The Maintenance Engineer Manager will build and lead a team of manufacturing engineers, including hiring, managing, training, and mentoring the team members. This position will work closely with executives, project managers, engineering leaders, as well as manufacturing personnel to deliver manufacturing engineering projects within the company. This position will also serve as the senior manufacturing engineer within the company and will provide technical leadership on the most important projects.

Key Job Duties:

• Build and lead a team of maintenance technicians to provide manufacturing support.
• Lead, manage, and develop the maintenance team, including technicians, engineers, and support staff.
• Plan and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in safe, efficient operating condition.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and procurement.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and safety teams to support operational goals.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities.
• Monitor KPIs and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation of 5S / Lean Manufacturing Initiatives inside the company.
• The role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment.
• Manage and assign Maintenance Technicians resources to project roles and requirements as requested by the leaders in the company.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and support to all maintenance staff.
• Hires new Maintenance Technicians as needed.
• Counsel, mentor and assist with Maintenance Technicians that are performing below the expected standards.
• Report on metrics that measure the impact of Maintenance Technician team on the larger organization and uses the metrics to guide decision making.
• Interface with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management as needed.
• Stay abreast of changes in technology that will improve the company's technical capabilities.
• Create leaner, more efficient and more profitable business practices.

Experience/Skills Requirements:

• 6 years of Maintenance/Engineering work experience, including 3 years of experience in a leadership capacity, or a combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing facilities machines and equipment such as CNC, furnaces, Vibratory Tables.
• Proficient in CMMS and maintenance planning tools.
• Experience with manufacturing electrical and mechanical systems equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S and other process improvement methodologies.
• Experience in DOD a plus.

Key Competencies for the role:

• Excellent people management and mentoring skills including coaching, interviewing, and providing feedback and recognition.
• Knowledge of company people management policies and procedures, including hiring, performance management, corrective action, and compensation administration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to manage team resources to ensure attainment of departmental objectives.
• Strong customer focus.
• Exceptional critical thinking abilities and problem-solving capabilities.