Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Whitesboro, NY

An elite national aircraft component manufacturer is looking for an Engineering Manager to join their team in Whitesboro, NY. The Engineering Manager provides expert judgment, analysis and direction to the Engineering technical team for the development and implementation of processes required for the successful / cost effective manufacture of technical products. They bring forward the required oversight, input and direction to assure that manufacturing process directions, tooling concepts and designs meet or exceed all internal program goals (ease of manufacture, cost effective manufacturing and profitability) as well as all customer requirements (quality and delivery).

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the technical activities of assigned Engineers
• Review and approve manufacturing processes as required.
• Assure that all manufacturing processes and tooling will produce a technical product which meets all customer requirements (quality and delivery) as well as internal goals (ease of manufacture and profitability).
• Full responsibility for all new products’ technical requirements/issues including concurrent engineering interface with the customer to facilitate design/process changes which aid producibility and lower product cost.
• Conduct process improvements through leading Six Sigma projects, design of experiments, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and design review events to improve manufacturing process efficiency (continuous improvement), reduce cost, improve profitability and reduce product lead/cycle time.
• Research, develop and execute, with the team, the plans required to meet business metric cost requirements to maximize product profitability.
• Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts research as required.
• Recommends alterations to product development and design (concurrent engineering) to improve quality of products and/or procedures for producibility.
• Provide the required direction and leadership to the team as necessary in order to create, develop and perfect manufacturing processes which are cost effective and conducive to ease of manufacture.
• Investigate and recommend machine tool and equipment needs to accomplish or improve the required manufacturing process capabilities or capacity.
• Identify related processing and manufacturing problems and identify/initiate corrective actions as required. Provide technical direction and leadership in recommending changes in design, specifications, drawings and procedures that will eliminate manufacturing problems, improve producibility and productivity, or reduce scrap/rework related cost and/or lead-time.
• Ensure the timely review of NMR activity is completed.
• Provide technical support to the Program Manager to manage the customer interface required for concurrent engineering and product cost, quality and delivery communications.
• Ensure all Phase 3 and Phase 4 tasks of the NPI Process are completed and Gate 3 and Gate 4 approvals are secured as applicable for all development products.
• Visit supplier plants as required to assure that the supplier manufacturing process meets or exceeds all company and customer requirements (delivery and quality). Assure that the supplier manufacturing process will produce technical product in the required quantity and in accordance with the product delivery schedule.
• Oversee and lead product/key characteristic audits as required by our customer.
• Assist in shop floor personnel training as applicable and deemed necessary.
• Develop market awareness and promote company visibility efforts.
• Evaluate, train, coach and when necessary, discipline employees.
• Must support all EH & S (Environmental, Health & Safety) requirements within the facility and improve ergonomics of associated tooling relative to each process.
• Support the Program Managers through the negotiations, review and approval of product contracts.
• Develop and foster a team environment.
• Lead investigations relating to customer quality concerns and product escapes.
• Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art technology within the company core processes
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Must have experience in aviation/aerospace related industry.
• Must have experience in a supervisory role and demonstrated leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 6 sigma, complex technical product knowledge.
• Must have proficient experience working on turning, milling and EDM machines and their programming capabilities.
• Possess the ability to work well with people in a team environment.
• Must have proficient computer skills in various design programs and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, situation assessment and conflict resolution are required.
• Must have sound judgment to deal with particular situations, decide upon a course of action and implement swift resolution for closure.
• Ability to oversee several simultaneous projects with the proper delegating skills and the precise amount of involvement without interference, allowing the specifically designated personnel to perform their tasks.
• Exceptional motivation, leadership, and team building skills required.