Manufacturing Engineering Manager

1 month ago

Brodhead, United States Kuhn North America, Inc. Full time

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates all manufacturing engineering and technical phases of manufacturing (ie: methods, operations, standards, material routing, plant layout, facilities, etc.) to achieve the safest and most economical manufacturing and highest level of quality.

EXPECTATIONS

· Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes by providing vision, guidance, and resources to the design, custom fabrication, and production personnel.

· Strive to provide the best products in the industry at the lowest cost and highest level of quality while utilizing the safest processes.

· Solve problems and make improvements by listening to your customers, employees, and suppliers and working together to implement the best solutions.

· Develop technical and product knowledge/expertise within the manufacturing engineering team and challenge employees to be the very best.

· Treat people fairly in all levels of the manufacturing process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Facilitate process improvement teams and continuous improvement efforts. Establish goals and objectives for the department consistent with overall engineering objectives.

· Develop and/or source training programs to educate manufacturing employees in continuous improvement processes, methods, team building, etc. (ie: 5S, VSM, etc.).

· Provide strong leadership by taking responsibility for the performance of the department, including timely completion of projects, and providing guidance in design decisions made by the engineering staff.

· Review new designs during the product development phase and recommend modifications to minimize cost, ensure quality, safety, and conform to production capabilities and limitations. Recommend design modifications to permit the most favorable manufacturing methods.

· Determine methods for manufacturing during design of new production and product modifications.

· Critique manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness, productivity, quality, safety, and feasibility. Determine priorities with Director of Operations and implement cost-reduction projects.

· Oversee investigation, justification, and purchase of all Company manufacturing assets.

· Oversee plant layout and work with the Director of Operations in all necessary construction and plant expansion projects.


Education and/or Experience –

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or similar engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of five years experience directing the work of manufacturing engineering personnel in a manufacturing environment.
  • Prior experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably ag. equipment. Strong background in machining, metal fabrication, robotic and manual welding, paint, and assembly is required.
  • Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing a plus.

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