Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager is a part of the strategic leadership team which provides leadership, direction, accountability, and training for AET Cincinnati. The EM manages day-to-day functioning of the Engineering team and is a leader by example in facilitating quality hardware shipping in a timely manner.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages Engineering Team to lead and manage all processes and programs from development to production as required to achieve goals.
• Evaluates workload requirements and delegates assignments to engineers to meet customer production schedules.
• Establishes measurable Engineering Department operational objectives and assignments to support overall business unit plans and goals.
• Suggests methods for improving product quality, design, or manufacturing processes and facilitates process improvement initiatives.
• Manages staff selection, performance development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities reach the business goals and expectations.
• Proactively identifies needs, recommends improvements, considers potential issues and evaluate costs and potential savings to optimize existing machinery and/or processes.
• Performs root cause analysis using several established systems and techniques such as Failure Modes Effects Analysis, Cause and Effect diagrams (fishbone), 5 Whys, etc.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Participates in, and contributes to, quoting activity with Business Development Team.
• Communicates and cultivates relationships with customers regularly.
• Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Conducts performance evaluations for Engineering Team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
• Experience with welding, alloy, brazing and heat treatment a plus.
• 5+ years of management experience leading an engineering group. Experience with NADCAP processes a bonus.
• In-depth understanding of AS & ISO requirements.
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make technical and managerial decisions which will have a significant effect on product function and quality.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers and employees.
• Able to lead, plan and direct technical efforts, and apply technical tools to meet team objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

We offer competitive salary and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D, and 401k match.