Operations Engineer Manager

Jobtailor; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking an Operations Engineering Manager to plan, direct and optimize manufacturing processes within a dedicated MBU. You will lead lean initiatives, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers to improve quality and efficiency while meeting budget targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, at least 7 years in aviation maintenance or manufacturing engineering, and 2 years in supervision or project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7 years experience in aviation maintenance, manufacturing or manufacturing engineering.
• 2 years supervisory, team lead or project management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing, industrial engineering, lean concepts.
• English reading/writing/speaking proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Operations Engineering and Industrial Engineering activities for a manufacturing unit.
• Oversee multiple projects, program changes and engineering tasks.
• Plan and develop Operations Engineering functions and process optimization.
• Lead lean manufacturing and materials initiatives.
• Provide direction and training to subordinates for quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop future leaders through coaching.
• Develop layout, process flow, tooling, material handling, and cost/quality improvements.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams to implement new product installations.
• Analyze performance reports to manage area support.
• Develop and monitor budgets, controlling expenditures.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering tooling

Job description

Responsibilities

• manages, plans, and directs varied Operations Engineering and Industrial Engineering activities for a specific manufacturing business unit (MBU)
• Oversee multiple business unit projects, project engineering tasks and program management changes
• Plan and develop the Operations Engineering function for the MBU, leading the process optimization function
• Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing and/or materials initiatives
• Provide subordinates with technical and management direction, and adequate training to ensure consistent quality and efficiency
• Create future leaders through mentoring, coaching and leadership development/philosophy
• Develop, plan and implement MBU layout, process flow, tooling/equipment, material handling, and cost and quality improvements
• Coordinate with internal/external organizations, disciplines to ensure practices are used to implement new product development installations
• Analyze regular work performance reports to manage individual performance in terms of area support
• Develop and monitor budget requirements; control expenditures to meet approved budgets

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other closely related curriculum or an equivalent combination education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• 7 years experience in aviation maintenance, manufacturing or manufacturing engineering
• 2 years supervisory, team lead or demonstrated project management experience required
• In-depth knowledge and experience with all aspects of manufacturing and industrial engineering including engineering configuration requirements, tooling design and use, quality, plant safety and Lean concepts and principles
• This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.