Engineering Manager

Description

Join UGN: A Thriving Team, A Rewarding Career

At UGN, what truly sets us apart as a great place to work is our culture, which we call The UGN Way. The UGN Way is grounded in our commitment to our values of Respect, Trust, and Communication.

We are an agile organization of empowered Team Members working together to create outstanding results. We are proud of the success we achieve by collaborating exceptionally well, caring for one another, and holding ourselves and each other accountable to high standards.

Why Join UGN?

• Be part of a recognized industry leader with a proven track record of success.

• Thrive in a workplace that prioritizes Team Member satisfaction and professional growth.

• Contribute to a culture grounded in values that foster collaboration and innovation.

• Make an impact both professionally and in the community.

At UGN, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a team that’s committed to excellence, empowerment, and making every Team Member feel valued. Explore the UGN Way today, and let’s create the future together.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and discover your place on the UGN team.

Step into the future of manufacturing excellence at UGN Monroe in Ohio Officially opened in September 2015 as a 232,500 square foot facility, this cutting-edge operation is a powerhouse of innovation and quality. With approximately 400 dedicated Team Members, the Monroe plant specializes in delivering top-tier acoustic insulation, carpet, and underfloor technologies to companies such as Honda, Toyota, and Subaru.

In 2018, UGN invested $50 million in the facility’s growth, adding 150,000 square feet (65%) to plant capacity. This investment further solidifies UGN Monroe’s reputation as a trusted Tier One partner in the automotive industry.

UGN Monroe: where innovation, service, and success drive us forward.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the Engineering function at the plant, including Process Engineering and Facilities Engineering. This position will strive to meet customer expectations as it relates to safety, quality, cost, and delivery times while also meeting or exceeding financial goals for the plant. This role will directly manage a team of Engineers and the engineering staff. The Engineering Manager works in partnership with Corporate Engineering and the Manufacturing team to coordinate the efficient introduction of new products and tooling into the facility to ensure low-cost manufacturing. This position is responsible for the review of capital requests and will provide revisions as appropriate, and will have annual budget responsibilities.

What you will do for UGN:

• Oversee a team of Engineers and provide direct oversight of daily work. Study functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of Team Members and work units to identify areas of duplication/redundancy.

• Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.

• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of team members and equipment.

• Direct the development of manufacturing processes and equipment.

• Oversee the ongoing review, revision, improvement, and equipment for existing products and participate in finding solutions to the more complex and unusual manufacturing process problems using the team environment, including multi-disciplinary teams.

• Oversee the process and analyze daily production efficiency and determine whether the standard, performance, tooling, or other elements of production are performing satisfactorily.

• Provide advice and assistance to manufacturing departments in connection with the solution to manufacturing difficulties; anticipate finding solutions to the more complex problems that arise, and confer with Corporate.

• Oversee issue resolution as it relates to engineering and tooling design problems.

• Assign special studies and projects relating to equipment, product, and process improvements and cost reductions to Process Engineers. Outline scope, objective, and approach to be taken; review progress and results.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive capital development strategy for the facility.

• Prepare budgets for the department and present to the Manufacturing Services Manager.

• Develop staff in both technological and team/interpersonal skills to better achieve business objectives.

• Develop a comprehensive strategy for process improvements that are designed to ensure safety, increase efficiency, drive down cost, and improve quality.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training Engineers; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will bring to UGN:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

• 7 – 10+ years of experience in Engineering required.

• 3+ years of previous leadership experience required.

• Prior automotive industry experience strongly preferred.

• Lean/TPS, continuous improvement experience preferred.

• Strong communication skills, leadership skills, and team building skills.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and Team Members.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications-- Word, Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Oracle ERP, knowledge of Database software, Design software; Manufacturing software; and Project Management software.

We strive to ensure each team member feels valued, respected, and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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