Manufacturing Engineering Director

18 hours ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Kuhn North America, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Kuhn North America, Inc. is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all manufacturing engineering and technical phases of manufacturing to achieve the safest and most economical manufacturing and highest level of quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate process improvement teams and continuous improvement efforts to drive efficiency and productivity.
  • Establish goals and objectives for the department consistent with overall engineering objectives, ensuring alignment with company vision.
  • Develop and/or source training programs to educate manufacturing employees in continuous improvement processes, methods, team building, and lean manufacturing principles.
  • 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.
  • Determine methods for manufacturing during design of new production and product modifications, ensuring cost-effectiveness and feasibility.
  • Critique manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness, productivity, quality, safety, and feasibility, and determine priorities with Director of Operations to implement cost-reduction projects.
  • Oversee investigation, justification, and purchase of all Company manufacturing assets, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Oversee plant layout and work with the Director of Operations in all necessary construction and plant expansion projects, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Develop a reasonable level of knowledge about our products and uses in order to understand basic operating expectations, and provide technical engineering support for design and manufacturing issues.
  • Maintain liaison with production, design engineering, production and inventory control, and sales to coordinate designs & manufacturing for the purpose of efficient production.
  • Provide timely response and resolution to safety, quality, and production issues, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization, promoting a culture of collaboration and open communication.
  • Provide/oversee technical training or any other assigned training, ensuring employees have the necessary skills to perform their jobs effectively.
  • Strive to continually improve and be the best Manufacturing Engineering Department in the industry, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
Requirements
  • 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, preferably in a heavy industrial environment.
  • Strong background in machining, metal fabrication, robotic and manual welding, paint, and assembly is required, with knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing a plus.

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