Engineering Manager

Haynes International; Arcadia (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes International in Arcadia, LA seeks an Industrial Engineering and Project Management leader to develop processes for melted alloys and titanium products. You will direct tooling operations, supervise the mandrel shop, and drive process improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in lean initiatives, safety, and cost control to support operational needs and company profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied sciences.
• Minimum 5 years job experience in Industrial Engineering and Project Management.
• 3–5 years job experience in supervisory/management position.
• 2–4 years job experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• 2–4 years job experience in multitask work environment.
• Primary metals and metallurgy knowledge.
• Project Management and Capacity Requirements Planning knowledge.
• Lean Principles and Lean Tools knowledge.
• ISO 9001 Standards knowledge; AS9100 knowledge.
• Microsoft based MRP system familiarity.
• Health & Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, routings, and SOPs to cost effectively produce Haynes melted alloy and titanium products.
• Monitor, analyze, and report manufacturing process performance to standard and implement improvements.
• Train staff and supervise engineering teams; hold teams accountable for plan execution.
• Direct tooling operations and mandrel shop leadership.
• Provide security in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley and company protocols for Arcadia facility.
• Communicate project status and facility improvements to Senior Management.
• Support maintenance and evaluate capital projects to meet performance goals.
• Assist with spending management and provide cost-control reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Strong Oral and Written Communication

Continuous Improvement

Project Implementation and Management

Process Development

Professionalism

Computer Literacy and Navigation

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied sciences

Lean Manufacturing Principles Training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Qualifications: (Required) & (Preferred)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied sciences (R); Lean Manufacturing Principles Training (P)

Experience: Minimum 5 Years Job Experience in Industrial Engineering and Project Management; 3 to 5 Years Job Experience in Supervisory/Management Position (R); 2 to 4 Years Job Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.) (R); 2 to 4 years Job Experience in Multitask Work Environment (R)

Areas of Knowledge: Primary metals and metallurgy (P); Project Management (R); Capacity Requirements Planning (R); Lean Principles and Lean Tools (P); Relevant ISO 9001 Standards (P); AS9100 (P); Microsoft based MRP system (P); Health & Safety (P); Supervision (R); Multitasking (R)

Skills: Computer Literacy and Navigation, Problem solving, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Project Implementation and Management, Process Development, Professionalism, Strong Oral and Written Communication, and Supervisory Skills (All Required)

Business Purpose

To lead technical and engineering talent in developing manufacturing processes and routings of Haynes melted alloys, titanium tubular products, and bar products. Provide direction for the tooling department and mandrel shop. To direct analysis of manufacturing process performance to standard. Recommend and implement process improvements. Support maintenance to ensure facilities and equipment are operating at specified performance levels. To research, design, develop, and implement facility and equipment enhancements to drive improved safety, quality, productivity, and cost. To use lean manufacturing principles that are focused on customer service and building strong internal and external relationships following Haynes protocols both ethically and professionally. To exhibit strong leadership by setting department vision to implement "best practices" in process development and repair, improve company profits, and support operational needs; To communicate team activities to the management team. To develop and report key process indicators related to overall equipment effectiveness, project management, process compliance, project schedule compliance, and others as necessary to measure department effectiveness on business success. To train and supervise staff and hold team accountable for departmental performance. Execute all commitments in such a manner as to contribute to the Company business plan and sustained success.

Global Accountabilities for the Role

• Safety: Establish and maintain a safe work environment and work habits; perform daily dept. safety meetings.
• Quality: Complete all areas of accountability with professionalism and accuracy in prescribed time Ensure processes have the ability to meet all applicable product specifications and customer requirements.
• Environmental: Give full support to the function, interactions of the managements systems subscribed to by the facility (i.e. AS 9100, IOS 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Productivity: Analyze and streamline areas of accountability and provide the necessary leadership for a fully utilized
• Costs: Work efficiently as possible, conserving supplies and other Company provisions wherever possible. Review and evaluate production variances and implement corrective action to control production costs in areas of responsibility.

Specific Accountabilities for the Role

• Safety/Environmental: Ensure processes, procedures, and equipment comply with safety and environmental requirements and follow best practices.
• Processes: Develop processes, routings, and standard operating procedures to cost effectively produce Haynes melted alloy and titanium products, ensuring Company and customer commitments are met.
• Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and report manufacturing process performance to standard (recoveries) and make process changes to improve performance.
• Security: Implement security procedures in cooperation with Haynes International protocols and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements for the Arcadia Tubular Facility.
• Training: Train staff on processes developed. Coach engineering teams on department goals and hold teams accountable for proper execution of the plan.
• Communication: Develop communications tools to proactively communicate engineering activities with Senior Management regarding project status, facility and equipment plant improvement initiatives, monitor equipment performance to specification, ensure overall equipment effectiveness, and other details as needed.
• Supervisory: Perform Supervisor duties in a manner consistent with Company culture as to earn Leadership trust and respect of direct reports.
• Maintenance: Support maintenance management, monitor and report on equipment performance; provide preventive maintenance ideas to ensure health of equipment; evaluate capital projects and submit recommendations that enhance process goals set forth by ATF Senior Management.
• Spending Management: Provide support to department heads in spending management by assuring the reasonableness and accuracy of account charges for supplies and services; and providing spending/purchasing reports as needed for capital projects.
• Collaborate with other managers and leadership to set priorities across
• Direct tooling operations, ensuring all work is performed accurately and according to quality and safety standards. Provide high-level direction for the mandrel shop and its leadership.

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