Engineering Manager

Structureworks; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Structureworks is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Fredericksburg, VA, responsible for the design and estimation of custom outdoor structures. You will manage engineering projects, ensuring quality control and leading a team of engineers.

The qualified candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and have experience in manufacturing processes and team supervision. Join us in enhancing outdoor spaces!

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of experience in a manufacturing engineering position.
• Experience in developing and documenting manufacturing processes.
• Experience in new product development through engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and estimate custom outdoor structures.
• Document and track projects using PMI principles.
• Oversee quality engineering and control functions.

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Processes Development

Time Studies Execution

Operation Analysis

Team Supervision

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

• Responsible for design and estimation of custom outdoor structures. Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in engineering projects.
• Develop and document manufacturing processes & equipment needs.
• Document, guide, and track projects using Project Management (PMI) principles.
• Identify capacity requirements and constraints and assign work strategies in the work order schedule that involves quality check inspection at each manufacturing stage.
• Identify production requirements such as designing and implementing special purpose jigs and fixtures associated with custom orders.
• Standardize manufacturing operations by developing work instructions, visual signals, visual quality guide and standard operating procedures for Manufacturing Processes.
• Oversee and monitor quality engineering and control functions to ensure all manufacturing order components are within established tolerance limits.
• Inspect manufacturing order components with critical deadlines.
• Development of simulation models in Pro Model to analyze operations to identify Value Added and Non-Value-Added activities.
• Assist in new product development through engineering analysis and design development.
• Maintain Engineered Design Request work schedule by meeting due dates and coordinating with Product Development Manager.
• Execute Time Studies of Production lines.

Position Requirements:

• Position requires domestic travel up to 5% as needed and customary for the occupation.
• Supervise 9 subordinates with the following titles: Engineering Supervisor (1), Senior Structural Engineer (1), Structural Engineer (1), Product Design Engineer (4), Engineering Technician (1), and CNC Programmer (1). The position requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related field.
• The qualified candidate must have at least 1 year (12 months) of experience in a manufacturing engineer position, or closely related occupation.
• The qualified candidate must also have at least 1 year (12 months) of experience with all of the following: (a) developing and documenting manufacturing processes & equipment needs; (b) assisting in new product development through engineering analysis and design development; (c) analyzing operations to identify Value Added and Non-Value-Added activities; (d) executing time studies of production lines; and (e) identifying production requirements and designing/implementing special purpose jigs and fixtures.
• All experience may be gained concurrently.

Why Structureworks?

Structureworks has been helping to improve outdoor living spaces across North America for over 30 years. We've had the opportunity to perfect our trade and provide expertly crafted outdoor structures that enhance backyards and public landscapes. Constantly improving our products and processes, always on the search for better - a career at Structureworks will be demanding, but hard work, creative thinking, and personal growth will be rewarded. Come join us!