Engineering Manager manages all engineering activities within a department including design, development, production and testing. Implements and maintains overall engineering objectives and initiatives. Being an Engineering Manager confronts and solves performance/operational issues to improve development efficiency. Leads and develops the engineering team. Additionally, Engineering Manager oversees a robust project management process and delivery timelines to keep projects on schedule and on budget. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to a director. The Engineering Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Engineering Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary |
The manager of engineering oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product manufacturability, product quality and cost efficiency; ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively and is responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process; leads and directs the work of assigned manufacturing engineers, project engineers and process engineers in the timely launch of new products; utilizes the talents of the manufacturing engineering staff to identify and remedy inefficient manufacturing operations and processes.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES |
This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.
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Minimum Qualifications |
BS degree in engineering and/or equivalent experience plus appropriate continuous training.
7-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering.
Management experience
Experience leading mid to large size manufacturing projects.
Experience in a metal fabrication environment with laser cutting, press brake, machining and welding process technologies.
Experience in tool design and modifications.
A track record of successfully improving manufacturing process and reducing manufacturing costs.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in a manufacturing environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duty of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office area, and can be loud in the shop.
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