Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager will be a key leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing engineering within our organization. This position plays a crucial role in driving operational excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Engineering Manager will lead a team of skilled engineers to design, develop, and implement efficient manufacturing processes, ensuring the highest level of productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, enhance product development, and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage an engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to foster a culture of excellence and professional growth.
• Process Optimization: Analyze existing manufacturing processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• New Process Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop new manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless integration of advanced technologies and best practices.
• Cost Management: Monitor and control production costs, seeking innovative ways to reduce expenses while maintaining product quality and safety standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including R&D, production, maintenance, and supply chain teams, to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment.
• Provide specific engineering and manufacturing skills and knowledge direction (understands theories and fundamentals) and ensure team members identify root cause of issues in order to provide permanent solutions.
• Manage resources that ensure all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements for projects are met.
• Manage resources that help develop SME knowledge of material, process, and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.

Experiences/Education - Required

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Field (preferred but not a must: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic, Electronic or similar)
• Minimum of 10+ years of relative experience with equipment design and delivering and supporting systems in manufacturing.

Required Skills:

• Experience in high volume production environments
• Experience in labor intensive and asset intensive operations
• Experience in engineering leadership role, with proven progression of leadership roles from engineer to manager
• Strong background in process optimization, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capacity to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Project management experience and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and a commitment to staying updated with industry trends.
• Lead or participate in engineering strategy creating process

Experiences/Education - Desired

Desired Skills:

• Process simulation software and computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Fiber optic processing technology
• Experience working with Automation Vendors

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Independence and self-motivation
• Communication skills