Engineering Manager

Position Overview:

This leadership role oversees the Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance departments to ensure all operations, projects, and personnel align with organizational goals and strategic priorities. The position requires a results-driven, hands-on leader who can coordinate technical teams, drive process improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to achieve company objectives.

Key Traits:

• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Strong customer focus
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Inspires motivation and maintains team morale
• Ethical, inclusive, and team-oriented leader
• Data-driven decision maker

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee all activities and personnel within Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance departments.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Organize daily priorities, workload distribution, and department objectives.
• Drive process development and ensure cross-training among team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for engineering, automation, and maintenance concerns from the production floor.
• Plan and manage all aspects of new program launches related to engineering and technical support.
• Monitor and manage labor utilization and department performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with other managers, suppliers, and contractors to support operational goals.
• Develop detailed plans, procedures, and documentation to guide departmental activities.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop multi-disciplinary teams.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proven experience leading technical teams in a high-volume manufacturing or automotive environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in and around active production areas.
• May be exposed to variable temperatures, noise, and moving equipment.
• Requires multitasking and responsiveness to changing operational needs.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment with potential exposure to dust, fumes, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Surfaces may be uneven or slippery due to production activity.
• Occasional outdoor work may be required.
• Appropriate safety protocols and protective equipment (PPE) must be followed at all times.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Required PPE includes safety glasses and other protection as dictated by specific work areas or tasks.