About the job
Position: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Job Purpose: This role is pivotal in overseeing the documentation and ongoing enhancement of all manufacturing equipment and processes. You will guide both current and future equipment and process capabilities to align with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.
Scope: Phoenix Stamping Group operates four manufacturing facilities, employs over 200 personnel, and manages a capital expenditure budget exceeding $2 million.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead engineering activities to support departmental and organizational objectives:
- Mentor and train the Manufacturing Engineering team in continuous improvement, standardization, and waste elimination initiatives, which include developing standard work, process enhancement, and cost reduction strategies.
- Oversee the sourcing, design, and installation of new equipment and manufacturing processes, ensuring production capabilities are aligned with the company’s offerings.
- Manage all manufacturing engineering processes and standard work, emphasizing continuous improvement.
- Assess process capabilities to optimize quality, utilization, and efficiency.
- Implement effective root cause analysis to develop, execute, and validate corrective actions and controls.
- Promote equipment and process standardization across all manufacturing sites.
- Facilitate the development and application of visual factory tools while monitoring their effectiveness.
- Maintain and develop standard work instructions as ongoing training resources.
- Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to formulate and execute the department’s long-term strategy and vision.
Employ project management skills to initiate, execute, and support operational improvements:
- Utilize technical and project management expertise to oversee and direct capital investment in manufacturing capabilities.
- Develop comprehensive project plans involving cross-functional stakeholders.
- Effectively collaborate with other functional groups and key stakeholders to successfully implement projects.
- Engage in the product development process to assess process paths and manufacturability considerations.
Operate within Company Parameters:
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives through training, procurement, and process enhancements.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment adhering to 6S standards and participate in audits as required.
