This position is responsible for managing the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance departments to support production requirements. Direct reports could include 5-7 full-time Manufacturing Engineers and Maintenance Management staff including Controls, Weld Engineering, and Mechanical Maintenance Management.

The role is responsible for the development of engineering and maintenance management staff to ensure that production and customer objectives are met. Also responsible for developing and controlling a budget for the assigned area, and approving and establishing policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the department.

Drive the implementation of lean manufacturing projects and the standardization of processes and procedures throughout the organization.
Oversee and lead the facility and equipment repair, and preventive and predictive maintenance scheduling activities of the maintenance department.
Oversee the planning and design of manufacturing plant floor layouts and equipment for efficient production.
Actively participate on the launch team to ensure project tasks are accomplished according to planned delivery milestones and within project budgets.
Assist the Sales and Quoting departments to evaluate the manufacturing feasibility and investment return on potential new products or existing product revisions.
Assist the Quality Assurance Department on all PPAP submissions for new products and changes to current products.
Attend meetings with customers and suppliers to obtain and exchange information relevant to customer programs.
Present engineering information and work cross functionally.
Perform various other duties, as from time to time required by the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel including customers, suppliers
AutoCad and Solidworks
MTM
GD&T-Blue print reading
Understanding of MIG and Laser welding of HSLA steel, Experience with Fanuc and/or Motoman Robots preferred
Software programming background with (Versa Pro, Cimplicity, RS Logic 500 & 5000, AutoCad, Factory Talk View, Panel Builder, Servox, Logic Master 90, Quick Designer & Motion Pro)
Advanced equipment troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of ISO/TS16949
Experience with metal stamping, welding, and assembly highly desirable.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, with coursework in management preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience: 10 years.

Our client is a respected member of the tier 1 automotive community and has been building sophisticated mechanisms for use in past car, light truck and SUV.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

For more information contact Fred at Sterling Professional Search LLC

fred@sterlingps.com (248) 852-4900