Engineering Manager

Jobvite, Inc.; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Fertility benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Job summary

Auria is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Fremont, Ohio plant. This hands-on leadership role supports engineering activities, production processes, and capital budgeting. You will guide project execution, ensure equipment performance, and drive safety compliance across the facility.

You will supervise engineers, coordinate cross-functionally with customers and corporate teams, and champion continuous improvement and cost estimation for tooling and changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum five years in a supervisory/management role in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support for development of production processes and systems.
• Promote and enforce safety policies within the department.
• Manage budgets for capital equipment and tooling.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of plant equipment and facilities.
• Review and approve design changes and new programs.
• Develop and mentor the engineering team; drive cross-functional resource allocation.
• Lead continuous improvement and implement new technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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