Engineering Manager

Auria; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Fertility benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employer 401k match

Salary continuation / LTD

Job summary

Auria is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Fremont, Ohio plant to lead and develop the engineering team, directing production process improvements and equipment budgets. The role emphasizes safety, cross-functional collaboration with customers and corporate engineering, and ongoing development of new technologies and processes.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Engineering and at least five years in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment, preferably at a Tier 1 supplier.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related technical field; strong supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience; Tier 1 supplier background preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support for development of production processes and systems.
• Promote and enforce adherence to safety policies within the department.
• Manage budgets for capital equipment and tooling for new programs or processes.
• Review and approve plant activities in support of design changes and programs.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and cross-functional resources.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost/timing estimates for tooling and equipment changes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Manufacturing knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Database applications

Job description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching forEngineering Managerto join our team at ourFremont.Plant inFremont, Ohio.This position is hands-on in supporting the plant's Engineering activities.

Responsibilities Overview:

• Provide direction and support for development of production processes and systems to be utilized for new and existing business.
• Promote and enforce adherence to all safety policies and procedures within the department.
• Guide, monitor, and manage the preparation of capital equipment budgets and tooling budgets for new business programs or new processes.
• Responsible for preparation and requests for the maintenance and operation of all equipment and plant facilities.
• Conduct part design/manufacturing feasibility reviews.
• Monitor compliance with Product Program Schedules for all program-related activities.
• Manage and develop team of Engineers, including managing the career development
• Work cross-functionally with customers and Corporate Engineering groups to provide required resources for launch support activities.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts within current process technologies and in development and implementation of new technologies.
• Provides cost and timing estimates as required for tooling, equipment, and packaging changes.
• Promotes Safety and Ergonomics in all phases of engineering.
• Ensures contractors under engineering direction follow Auria safety policies and procedures
• Review and approve plant activities in support of design engineering changes and new and existing programs.
• Supervise technical support to manufacturing to ensure all tools, equipment, and processes are meeting requirements
• Track actual and forecast capital spending by line item and asset tag detail for capital projects.
• Develop and maintain capacity analysis studies to provide input to corporate and customer volume inquiries.
• Review and update Bill of Material and Process Routing documentation
• Review, approve and track Engineering Change Requests (ERCs) and Engineering Change Notifications (ENCs)
• Other duties as assigned

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical experience with a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory / management position preferred
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably at a Tier 1 supplier

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Manufacturing and operational knowledge
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and database applications
• Possess strong leadership abilities, organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously
• Specific knowledge of tooling equipment and cost projection is required, along with knowledge of automotive quality and engineering expectations