Manufacturing Engineer Manager I

Regal Rexnord; Monticello (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Engineer Manager, where you'll lead a dynamic team and drive continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in enhancing manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality standards are met. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the aerospace and defense sector. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Career growth opportunities

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in project management from idea generation to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Manufacturing Engineering and Development teams.
• Implement process improvements to reduce costs and scrap.
• Oversee key projects supporting manufacturing processes.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP Systems

Job description

Come fly with Regal Rexnord and watch your career soar! Join the winning team with a company that offers excellent opportunities to grow your career. Based on experience, we offer competitive wages along with a very competitive benefit package, including 401(k) with a match, that starts on day one.

Regal Rexnord’s Aerospace and Defense business is on an upward trajectory, we are rapidly growing, and we have opportunities to add new team members. Are you interested in joining a growing team with a fantastic culture? It’s a Win, Win!

Job Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for managing the engineering department and the technical process support of our bearings operations, working in a lean manufacturing environment. The manufacturing engineer manager collaborates cross-functionally to maintain and improve our manufacturing/machining processes and manages various projects working directly with site and functional leadership. This position collaborates with upper management in selecting and prioritizing projects. The engineering manager will coach, mentor, and develop site/functional team members through training, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement activities to effectively utilize performance excellence tools, methodologies, and philosophies to drive performance excellence. Additionally, the position will work with the Procurement/Supply Chain department to determine the best cost solutions for Regal Rexnord. The manufacturing engineer manager will have direct and continuous interactions with Operations, Procurement, Sales & Marketing, and remote engineering resources.

Major Responsibilities

1. Lead, coach, and mentor Manufacturing Engineering and Development teams
2. Implement process improvement and new technology to improve manufacturing cost and reduce scrap
3. Develop and maintain metrics for Manufacturing engineering, development, and programming dept
4. Oversee key projects that support the manufacturing processes and processes for new products
5. Identify, develop, and implement new capital for the business that support annual business priorities
6. Work with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering on troubleshooting problems and developing error proof solutions
7. Provide guidance and support during design reviews to address product manufacturing issues: process routings, machining capabilities, etc.
8. Address DMR’s, routing issues, and design changes that could affect manufacturing processes or machines
9. Manage Manufacturing Engineering to ensure process competency and audit acceptance of the following AS9100 Quality Clauses: 7.5.1.2, 7.5.1.3, 7.5.1, 7, 7.1.2

Leadership Competencies

• Being resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial or Materials. Advanced degree a plus.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous team leadership/supervisor experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent project management capabilities from idea generation to implementation.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop teams for greater business success.
• Experience with ERP systems – manufacturing functions.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge with practical application experience.
• Drive for Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while adjusting to changing priorities and project lists.
• Proven problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Self-motivated with change management experience.

Skills (Preferred but not required):

• CNC Programming knowledge
• CAD and drafting knowledge
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Travel: less than 10%.
Language: English