Assistant Manager, Engineering - Utica, NY

Socket.dev; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Indium Corporation in Utica, NY is seeking an Assistant Manager, Engineering to lead work assignment and develop optimized manufacturing processes. You will oversee staff workloads, ensure quality compliance, and drive process improvements while collaborating cross-functionally.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical knowledge, project leadership, and implementing cost-effective manufacturing methods aligned with specifications and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 5 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on mechanical knowledge and experience.
• Communicates in a clear, organized and professional manner in both written and oral form.
• Electrical and/or software development knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to Engineering staff and provide guidance and oversight to ensure accurate and timely completion of assignments.
• Ensure work is being performed by staff in compliance with corporate quality standards and follows project management best practices.
• Perform manager delegated responsibilities including administrative responsibilities.
• Provide input and take a leadership role in implementing department strategy.
• Develop manufacturing processes by understanding product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Electrical knowledge

Software development knowledge

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Manager, Engineering is responsible for performing work management activities including day-to-day department administrative functions, assigning and overseeing workload of staff, and ensuring project execution. The Assistant Manager, Engineering is additionally responsible for developing, implementing and supporting optimized manufacturing processes. This includes performing data and material analysis required to improve efficiency, product flow and determine root cause or provide other process insight. Assignments are generally moderately complex with well-defined scope and minimal risk.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES)

• Assign work to Engineering staff and provide guidance and oversight to ensure accurate and timely completion of assignments
• Ensure work is being performed by staff in compliance with corporate quality standards and follows project management best practices
• Perform manager delegated responsibilities including administrative responsibilities
• Provide input and take a leadership role in implementing department strategy
• Provide input on staff competencies and performance
• Apply a broad range of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures to assigned projects
• Develop and implement optimized, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer, product or process specifications, quality requirements and standards while following a structured in-house developmental process
• Follow disciplined product/process development and change control methods
• Develop manufacturing processes by understanding product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment vendors
• Provide hands-on technical support and training for manufacturing processes and personnel
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods to drive cost-reductions, quality improvements and process efficiency into the factory
• Author complete and comprehensive documentation including, but not limited to, engineering design documents and drawings, operating procedures and work instructions according to established quality management standards
• Evaluate and analyze process data in order to drive efficiency into the process or determine root cause and corrective actions
• Understand and apply Statistical Process Control and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Lead cross-functional teams through process development, process improvement, root cause investigations, etc.
• Employ project management techniques to lead projects and ensure management is updated on project status, issues and risk mitigation items
• Exhibit leadership qualities and train peers and co-workers
• Provide input to, and create, project cost estimates, timelines and milestones
• Function as an effective team member through collaboration, conflict resolution, encouragement, respectful interactions with co-workers, active listening, etc.
• Work independently on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 5 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on mechanical knowledge and experience
• Communicates in a clear, organized and professional manner in both written and oral form
• Electrical and/or software development knowledge a plus

SHIFT/SITE

Monday - Friday

Office Hours -8 am to 5 pm

111 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY

WAGE DISCLOSURE

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

$72,000 - $116,000 annually

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.