Engineering Manager

Autokiniton; Midway (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Autokiniton is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to direct and optimize manufacturing engineering activities in a fast paced plant. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and delivery while mentoring teams and coordinating with customers and suppliers.

The role requires extensive experience in automotive environments, strong lean skills, and the ability to analyze financial and performance data to guide improvements. On-site position in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Eight years of automotive/metals/assembly experience.
• Two years of management experience.
• Ability to interpret financial and performance data.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge is required.
• Strong English reading/writing and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all engineering activities and projects.
• Direct and drive safety, quality, productivity and delivery targets.
• Mentor, coach and develop direct reports and managers.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
• Assist in budgeting, cost reductions and training initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide leadership, and direct and manage engineering operations to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals.
• Responsible for leading all engineering activities.
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related corporate and customer issues.
• Provide active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.
• Utilize teamwork to develop company and department synergy.
• Provide input into quoting and business development activities (ex. pricing, program management, plant capacity, etc.)
• Direct engineering department process improvements and corrective actions.
• Provide leadership essential to maintaining safety as a fundamental priority in department based activities.
• Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary training, tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the work area.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Provide key input into the development of the corporate and department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurable to support corporate and department business plan goals.
• Develop and drive the development of departmental strategic goals and identify and track key measurable to support the department goals.
• Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
• Assist, as required, corporate and department activities to achieve customer cost reductions goals.
• Develop, drive and support corporate and department activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001,etc.)
• Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
• Oversee department-manning levels to assure compliance and improvements to the budget.
• Responsible for overall coordination and communication of engineering goals.
• Ensure accountability and discipline within the engineering department.
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required procedures in performing daily activities and hold direct reports accountable for enforcement.
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, and to verify individual usage of personal protective equipment by the entire work team.
• Adherence to all company policies & procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Associate Handbook, Level II Procedures, etc).

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct leadership and supervises assigned engineering staff.

Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.

Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Engineering or Engineering cross discipline. Master’s Degree preferred.

Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in an automotive/metals/assembly environment, and two (2) years of management experience.

Possess knowledge of plant department functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts

Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret financial and performance data

Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to read and write in English and to perform mathematical computations

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem solving methods.

Knowledge of standard quality practices.

Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced environment

Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Duties include but are not limited to stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear, with an ability to travel. When visiting plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration or hazardous materials.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions.

Required Skills

Required Experience