Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Tom Trese; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese in Gastonia, North Carolina, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee current program activities and manage upcoming launches. The role involves leading a team of engineers, building and managing budgets, and ensuring product launch success.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with experience in precision stamping or molding and strong skills in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in precision stamping or molding is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Engineers with training and evaluations.
• Build and manage the Engineering budget.
• Oversee new product launches.
• Maintain process standards for manufacturing.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Interpersonal Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage and oversee all current program activities for the plant as well as any upcoming launches.

Responsibilities

• Manages, motivates, and leads team of Engineers ensuring appropriate direction, training, and evaluation.
• Engineering Manager is responsible for building the Engineering budget and ensuring it’s met.
• Managing all cost and manpower on projects.
• Responsible for new product launches.
• Develops and maintains the process standards in which all parts are manufactured.
• Responsible for the development and improvement of the Engineering processes, structure, performance, etc.
• Specifies project management.
• Manages exploration of new materials and processes in order to achieve the best quality, process, and reliability.
• Maintains documentation closely following necessary timeliness on specific projects.
• Leads the engineering team in continuous improvement initiatives resulting in cost-reductions and customer give backs.
• Responsible for understanding design and engineering requirements on development programs, and ensuring that engineering disciplines are followed.
• Define and manage fixed and capital budgets.
• Strong shop floor experience in mfg / mechanical / process engineering - shop floor level.
• Manage performance of direct reports.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) is required.
• Precision stamping or molding experience preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate.
• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies and proven track record of implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.
• Ability to motivate a team environment, help drive results, and delegate authority to subordinate personnel.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Results oriented approach.
• Effective leadership, management and development of direct reports.