Manufacturing Engineering Manager
3 weeks ago
Founded in 1995, Novae started making trailers in January 2001 with the idea to offer quality products with great service, deal fairly with people, and recognize that suppliers, employees, community and customers are all important to success. Our purpose is to create opportunities for people to make their lives better and to leave a legacy of positive impact.
Headquartered in Markle, IN, Novae is one of the fastest-growing and most respected trailer manufacturers in North America, operating 12 distinct brands including Sure-Trac, H&H Trailers, CAM Superline, Trailerman, ITI Cargo, Midsota, Mirage Trailers, and LOOK Trailers. Novae has grown both organically and through acquisitions to become the second largest trailer manufacturer in North America. Novae currently has more than 1,200 employees, 22 manufacturing facilities across 9 states and maintains an active dealer network of more than 1,100 partners.
Our company is driven strongly by growth and a set of core values the leadership team emphasizes: Embracing and Driving Change, Service-Minded, Strong Character, Self-Discipline, Accountability, Work Ethic.
In December 2021, Brightstar Capital Partners ("Brightstar"), a private equity firm focused on partnering with families, founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, completed its acquisition of Novae LLC in partnership with the Company's two founders and senior management team. Under Brightstar’s ownership, Novae has already grown significantly in size and is poised to continue to grow.
Job Summary: Lead a mission-driven engineering function & team in the application of multidisciplinary engineering principles and practices to improve the operation and performance of manufacturing systems with a focus on Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. This includes creating and maintaining an environment where people can be great at what they do and proud of what they have done.
Essential Functions
- Oversee key projects and process improvements within the Engineering team.
- Provide oversight and leadership to the plant-specific Engineering team, including making assignments, giving direction/guidance, and providing performance feedback.
- Provide opportunities for employee development to ensure continuous improvement and allow for growth and retention of high performing talent within the organization.
- Lead the design, development and implementation of lean manufacturing systems that reduce waste, increase throughput, and shorten lead times.
- Lead the development and implementation of job/workstation designs with focus on ergonomics and operator satisfaction.
- Lead the application of tooling, equipment, automation, robotics, and material handling systems that improve safety, quality, and cost.
- Lead the identification, development, and implementation of manufacturing CI initiatives with focus on employee engagement.
- Maintain a productivity measurement and labor tracking system that drives improved manpower utilization and reduced labor cost.
- Lead the development and maintenance of standard engineering data - layouts, process flow diagrams, capacity charts, time studies, productivity metrics, etc.
- Lead and support an inter-plant benchmarking process to identify and propagate best practices and lessons learned.
- Support capacity planning and changes in plant product allocation.
- Partner with Product Development and Design Engineering to identify opportunities for Design for Manufacturing.
- Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed. (This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.)
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred, or a related field with relevant experience, or demonstrated skills and abilities.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office and other engineering software (AutoCAD preferred).
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership position is required.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as presentation skills.
- Highly motivated and deeply responsible.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Ability to travel 25% to 35% between plants or as projects require.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (PPO + HDHP options)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse and Children)
- 401(k) contribution after 30 days + company match on first 3%
- Weekly Accrued PTO
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Reimbursement Program for RX Safety Glasses & Steel Toe Boots / shoes
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Novae LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Novae LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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