New Product Engineering Manager

Costello/April Design Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

C/A Design in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced New Product Engineering Manager to lead advanced manufacturing initiatives. You will optimize processes, cut costs, and scale new products from prototype to full production while applying lean, Six Sigma, and rigorous project management.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or industrial engineering, 7+ years in engineering, and 3+ years in leadership with a focus on New Product Introduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering required; advanced degree highly desirable.
• 7+ years in a dynamic engineering role with leadership experience in New Product Introduction.
• Strong working knowledge of high precision machining and programming.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to lead from quote to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC programming initiatives and establish standardized methods and tooling strategies.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, supply chain and operations to align manufacturing objectives with company goals.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement to enhance production efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic engineering plans to scale production and adopt new technologies.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials, maintaining quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Continuous improvement

High precision machining

CNC programming

MS Office

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC programming

Job description

Note: This job description provides an outline of the essential functions and qualifications necessary for this position. It is not all-inclusive and duties may change, be added or deleted according to business need.

Summary:

C/A Design is seeking an experienced and high energy New Product Engineering Manager to join our leadership team in Raleigh, NC. You will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while also developing new products and scaling to full scale production. This position requires strong knowledge of engineering principles, along with hands-on experience in a high precision machining environment.

• Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.
• Foster a culture of proactive safety, continually demonstrate an unequivocal commitment to the highest standard of health and safety for the workforce.
• Coordinate with other department heads (R&D, quality, supply chain and operations teams) to ensure alignment of manufacturing objectives with overall company goals.
• Oversee all production processes, including the creation, maintenance, and improvement of process documentation, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale new processes from prototype to full production.
• Lead, manage, and coordinate CNC Programming initiatives.
• Establish standardized programming methods, tooling strategies, machining practices, and documentation.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance production processes and overall operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic plans relative to Engineering to enhance production capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials while upholding quality standards.
• Analyze production metrics and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams while leading new products from quote through production.
• Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering department
• Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for manufacturing engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar engineering discipline required. Advanced degree highly desirable.
• 7 + years’ experience in a dynamic Engineering role.
• 3+ years in an Engineering leadership role with a heavy focus on New Product Introduction
• Strong working knowledge of high precision machining and programming.
• Excellent project management skills, able to follow a project through from start to finish and successfully delegate roles within a team.
• Leadership qualities – a positive & influential manager capable of strengthening internal and external relationships while bringing out the best in their staff.
• A continuous improvement mindset - someone that embraces change and leads the way.
• Ability to set priorities and manage risks.
• Exceptional technical skills to include MS Office, SolidWorks.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to load, unload, and inspect parts and equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to visually inspect parts, interpret and read blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and use gauges, and measuring devices.
• Ability to distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects when performing quality inspections.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other equipment as required.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
• Frequent interaction with machine tools, raw materials, and finished products.
• Compliance with all company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices.
• Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.

Essential Functions Disclaimer:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About HEICO:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

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