Engineering Manager

Fisher-Barton Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

10 Paid Holidays

Open PTO

ESOP

Job summary

Fisher Barton Inc. in Loves Park, IL, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function and drive the roadmap with cross-functional partners in manufacturing, sales and quality assurance.

The role requires shaping short- and long-term goals, ensuring design conformance to drawings, and guiding projects across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years in mechanical engineering design within manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with Lean or Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college.
• Minimum of 7 years of mechanical engineering design work in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in machining, heat treat, lathe and milling operations.
• Experience implementing Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong leadership experience and ability to mentor staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct R&D, new product development and sustaining engineering functions.
• Provide accurate ROI analysis and Capex reporting.
• Provide engineering expertise on prints, specifications, tooling, process product maintenance, raw materials and purchased products.
• Partner with Corporate Technology Center on engineering projects.
• Manage execution of reverse engineered drawings according to customer specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and QA to implement corrective actions and engineering changes.
• Serve as strategic member of Sr. Staff and support Vietnam location.
• Support sales quotations and customer part identification.
• Develop and manage procedures to ensure conformance to quality standards.
• Provide direction and oversight to direct reports (training, mentoring).
• Travel as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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Full Time Management Loves Park, IL, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2982

Salary Range: $86,000.00 To $132,000.00 Annually

PURPOSE/FUNCTION/SUMMARY (TRAINING NEEDS)

The Engineering Manager is the top engineering leader for the organization and reports to the General Manager. Has oversight for the Engineering functions within the organization. In partnership with manufacturing, sales and quality assurance ensures conformance to product drawings and development. Develops the engineering road map, vision and direction which ensures short and long-term business goals and objectives are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directs R & D, new product development / introduction and sustaining engineering functions.
• Responsible for providing accurate and timely analysis of actuals and forecast for ROI purposes and Capex Reporting
• Provides engineering expertise in areas of prints, specifications, tooling, also process product maintenance, raw materials and purchased products
• Partners with Corporate Technology Center on engineering and technology projects.
• Manages the execution of reverse engineered drawings according to customer specifications.
• Works in conjunction with manufacturing and quality assurance to manage the implementation of corrective action, engineering changes, and improvements in manufacturing processes.
• Serves as a strategic member of the Sr. Staff management team while providing technical support to Vietnam location.
• Provides technical support for the development of sales quotations and customer part identification.
• Develops and manages procedures and methods to ensure conformance to quality standards.
• Provide direction and oversight to direct reports.
  • Selects, trains, mentors and coaches staff
  • Conducts periodic performance assessments and addresses performance issues in a timely manner.
• Travels as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or other related degree.

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 7 years of mechanical engineering design work in a manufacturing environment. (Strongly prefer experience in a machining environment with exposure to heat treat, lathe and/or milling operations)
• Understanding of metallurgy and materials engineering is highly desired.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Possess strong analytical skills, including failure analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering is required
• Prior experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to coordinate projects that have significant impact on the organization and require cooperation by several departments for completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain technical information in a non-technical manner
• Strong leadership competencies including Employee Development, Business Acumen, Decision Making, Managerial Courage, and Drive for Results.
• Excellent computer skills (EX: Solidworks, MS Office/Outlook, Excel, and ERP systems)
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally as required to customer, vendor or other company locations.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

3. Occasionally required lifting up to 20 pounds.

4. Close vision required.

Benefits Package:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Open PTO
• FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account)
• Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders.
• And more!

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We're more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you'll find-anywhere.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.