Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips Recruiting Services / Philips Automotive Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to manage program activities and oversee product launches in Gastonia, NC.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing the engineering team, developing process standards, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in precision stamping or molding preferred.
• Strong shop floor experience in manufacturing or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Engineers.
• Develop and maintain process standards.
• Responsible for new product launches.
• Manage performance of direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Manages, motivates, and leads team of Engineers ensuring appropriate direction, training, and evaluation.
• Manufacturing 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.
• 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.