Engineering Manager

Precision Castparts; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks an engineering leadership role to oversee the function, defining processes for economical production of investment castings with adherence to quality and delivery for key customers.

Under limited supervision, you will own the P&L for scrap and rework, drive new part introductions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with customers, QC and production control to optimize costs and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering; MS or MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of related experience.
• Casting experience is a plus; strong leadership is key.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L for scrap and rework and report results monthly.
• Own the design and development of new part introductions and report results monthly.
• Translate business metrics into goals and project assignments for engineers and technicians.
• Manage capital projects related to process improvement.
• Direct, advise and manage employees to schedules, methods and performance.
• Interact with customers, Production Control, Quality Control on new part introduction, alloy, casting design or tooling.
• Identify key areas for cost-driven business improvement.
• Attend seminars, trade shows, and engineering meetings as required.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Project coordination

People management

Budgeting

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

Summary

Lead the engineering function and coordinate projects for key customer accounts. Under limited supervision, and with independent initiative, responsible for defining the processes and techniques required for the economical production of investment castings to prescribed quality and delivery requirements.

• Own the P&L for scrap and rework and report results monthly.
• Own the design and development of new part introduction and report results monthly.
• Translate business metrics into individual goals and project assignments for a team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage capital projects related to process improvement.
• Regularly direct, instruct, advise, assist and manage employees to schedules, methods, standards of performance, and other matters affecting their parts.
• Must maintain discipline, morale and professionalism when dealing with staff, customers, department supervisors and hourly employees. Manage complaints and issues within the limits of established company policy.
• Responsible for training and developing engineers.
• Responsible for hiring decisions on new engineers.
• Work in close conjunction with customers, Production Control, Quality Control and other areas on topics related to new part introduction, alloy, casting design or tooling. Must also have the willingness and ability to effectively interact with all employees.
• Identify key areas for business improvement from a cost perspective.
• Will occasionally attend seminars, trade shows, and engineering, sales production, and other meetings as required.
• Frequently review technical literature to stay abreast of industry and other changes and/or advancements.

Summary

Lead the engineering function and coordinate projects for key customer accounts. Under limited supervision, and with independent initiative, responsible for defining the processes and techniques required for the economical production of investment castings to prescribed quality and delivery requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Own the P&L for scrap and rework and report results monthly.
• Own the design and development of new part introduction and report results monthly.
• Translate business metrics into individual goals and project assignments for a team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage capital projects related to process improvement.
• Regularly direct, instruct, advise, assist and manage employees to schedules, methods, standards of performance, and other matters affecting their parts.
• Must maintain discipline, morale and professionalism when dealing with staff, customers, department supervisors and hourly employees. Manage complaints and issues within the limits of established company policy.
• Responsible for training and developing engineers.
• Responsible for hiring decisions on new engineers.
• Work in close conjunction with customers, Production Control, Quality Control and other areas on topics related to new part introduction, alloy, casting design or tooling. Must also have the willingness and ability to effectively interact with all employees.
• Identify key areas for business improvement from a cost perspective.
• Will occasionally attend seminars, trade shows, and engineering, sales production, and other meetings as required.
• Frequently review technical literature to stay abreast of industry and other changes and/or advancements.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Must comply with all applicable safety requirements, policies and procedures, while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Must participate in required training, medical monitoring, safety, and health evaluations and programs.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all designated areas of facility.
• *Perform all physical functions of position; standing, stooping, bending, sitting, walking, twisting, kneeling, turning and lifting of materials up to 35 lbs.
• Meet established attendance standards.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Must report any work-related injury or illness immediately to your direct supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience And Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering, or the equivalent in technical and/or theoretical training. MS or MBA preferred.
• 5 -7 years of related experience.
• Casting Experience will be a plus, however, strong leadership is the key to succeeding in this position.
• Ability to multitask and leverage resources.
• Ability and desire to hold people accountable to schedules, milestones, and delivery of results.