Manufacturing Engineering Manager

5 days ago


Rancho Cucamonga, United States Gentex Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Description:

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we've created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that's uniquely yours.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent professional level experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 7-10 years of leadership experience with design producibility, project planning, production process development, Lean manufacturing practices / implementation, people development, HSE&F oversight, and problem solving.


ABOUT THE JOB

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead the process engineers, manufacturing planning, facilities/maintenance, and general safety/environmental strategy implementation. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, administering, and supervising the activities of the manufacturing process engineering function for the organization. The manager works with site and organizational staff to plan and design methods to maintain, improve or enhance existing manufacturing processes. The role is responsible for development and validation of new production processes as well as the upgrade of existing production processes and ensures effective transition into production. The person works with other manufacturing and engineering departments to ensure all new products are producible. The individual serves as an advisor to the process engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. The role assists in analyzing and reviewing manufacturing budgets, schedules, and production requirements to determine the most cost effective and efficient methods of obtaining necessary resources. This individual develops and recommends revisions or enhancements to schedules, human and monetary resource allocations, and production standard operating procedures.


Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Excellent Health, Safety, Environmental and Facilities leadership skills

· Experience in using ERP, preventative maintenance / calibration, shelf life and OSHA compliance tracking systems

· Advanced knowledge and skill set of Lean Manufacturing philosophies and implementation

· Ability to support cross-functional teams with smart / digital factory initiatives

· Mechanical measurement and instrumentation skills

· Project Planning and Scheduling skills

· Production process development / line balancing and layout implementation

· Analytical / problem solving skills

· Oral and written communication and presentation skills

· Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, CAD, Solid works, etc.)

· Production tooling and fixturing development and management

· Fundamental understanding of manual and computerized machining processes

· Leadership and mentoring, and employee assessment/development skills

· Ability to listen to and influence peer group and department team members to build and lead an effective and collaborative work culture

· Ability to handle multiple programs and tasks simultaneously and efficiently


RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Promote and lead a culture of safety and environmental responsibility

· Work closely with Quality Control and manufacturing team to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, are maintained / available on line and ready for production

· Oversee installation, maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing equipment. Perform IQ/OQ/PQ

· Works with Management and with Manufacturing Operations to set quality and output goals for established or planned processes

· Evaluates producibility of new designs through application/implementation of various process techniques and equipment capability studies

· Set performance goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews for their staff and provides feedback for other leaders when requested.

· Initiates and oversees Manufacturing Process Engineering work related to researching, designing and developing machines, production fixtures, tools, mechanical production equipment, and planning development/qualification for new designs

· Develops initial and final production readiness plans for new designs

· Conducts or oversees Production Readiness Reviews (PRR) as necessary

· Champions continuous improvement implementation (Lean Manufacturing) and productivity improvement

· Ensures updates to existing manufacturing standard procedures are properly coordinated with the quality management system requirements and their release is coordinated to support organizational needs

· Develop, manage, and monitor manufacturing engineering budget and expenses

· Develops narratives for administrative and technical proposals regarding various manufacturing activities and capabilities

· Hires and trains Manufacturing Process Engineering staff to support a plant operations, prioritizes their efforts.

· Provide recommendations regarding manufacturing personnel training and equipment requirements

· Promotes an atmosphere of excellence, high sense of urgency, high energy and exceptional communication

TO APPLY:

Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/


LOCATION: Gentex's Rancho Cucamonga facility is in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is a city of about 177,000 residents located just south of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino County, California, United States. About 37 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga is the 19th most populous city in southern California and the 27th state-wide. The city's seal, which centers on a cluster of grapes, alludes to the city's agricultural history including winemaking. Also, the Ontario Reign Hockey and Quakers Baseball teams are located 20 minutes from the Rancho Cucamonga location.

At Gentex, we don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Gentex, please call our Human Resources department at 909-257-3598



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