Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Ashton North LLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee all current program activities at the plant and potential launches. The role requires strong leadership on the shop floor, budgeting, and process improvement to meet cost and quality targets.

The manager will lead engineers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to safety and manufacturing standards across development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads a team of engineers with direction, training, and evaluation.
• Builds and manages the Engineering budget and tracks expenditures.
• Oversees cost and manpower on projects.
• Responsible for new product launches.
• Develops and maintains process standards for manufacturing.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Summary:

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

Manufacturing Engineering Manager 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/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) is required.
• Precisionstamping 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.
• Excellentcommunications skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Results oriented approach.
• Effective leadership, management and development of direct reports.