Production Engineering Manager

Astemo Ltd.; Sunbury (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Americas, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers, oversee several projects, and ensure safety compliance and thorough documentation. You will drive execution while coordinating with cross‑functional teams and executive management.

You will apply Lean methods, CAD experience, and strong communication to deliver on-time results, manage budgets, and mentor staff for future growth within the plant and PE department.

Qualifications

• Four-year mechanical engineering degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Two-year mechanical engineering degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• No engineering degree with 20+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
• Manage individual engineers to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee multiple projects and maintain records.
• Develop budgets and monitor safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities and continuous improvement.
• Maintain project documentation and readiness for audits.

Skills

Automotive background

Japanese transplants experience

Engineer management

Multi-project management

Troubleshooting

Communication & time mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

MS Office

Lean manufacturing

CAD: AutoCAD/SolidEdge/SolidWorks/CAT"

Education

Four-year mechanical engineering degree

Two-year mechanical engineering degree

No engineering degree with 20+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

CATIA

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is committed to challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About the Role

The role involves managing individual engineers to meet project deadlines, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring adherence to safety practices while maintaining project records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Astemo’s Safety Policy and practices and report any potential unsafe condition or concern to the Safety department immediately and/or to your direct supervisor.
• Ensure proper safety practices are in place and enforced.
• Assist with implementation of new safety practices.
• Develop, track, and maintain capital and expense budgets to support executive management control of the business operation relative to approved activities.
• Track and maintain control of all projects in terms of safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Develop departmental associates to ensure a strong business condition and provide for future growth opportunities.
• Coordinate and support PE department 5S activity.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Develop departmental and organizational activities to achieve strategic objectives outlined by executive management.
• Support overall organization by implementation of these activities while maintaining ongoing business operations on a cross-functional basis.
• Maintain a theme of continuous improvement for all functions of the department.
• Maintain team environment with other departments within the plant.
• Maintain position of accessibility for associates' questions and concerns.
• Conduct performance appraisals and set goals for department staff which supports business plan.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree (mechanical) and seven years relevant experience, or
• Two-year engineering degree (mechanical) and fifteen years relevant experience, or
• No engineering degree and twenty years relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Automotive background a must, with preference towards high volume assembly operations.
• Experience with Japanese transplants will be highly beneficial.
• Able to manage individual engineers to meet project deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects on a simultaneous basis.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and time management skills will be essential in this position.
• Ability to interface at multiple levels and operate within cross-functional teams is critical.
• Must be able to maintain project records and documentation.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office) are highly preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methods is desirable.
• CAD skills a must, AutoCAD at a minimum. Experience with SolidEdge, SolidWorks or CATIA highly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• 5P Training
• Kepnor Tregoe PSDM (Problem Solving Decision Making)
• SPC
• Legal Supervision
• Coaching & Counseling
• Project Management

Pay range and compensation package

Details regarding pay range or salary or compensation are not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and national origin.