Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager role allows a candidate to use hand-on abilities to help drive the company through modern technology and continuous improvement.

Client Details

Our client is a leading supplier in the aerospace industry, specializing in precision Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) hardware and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services. The company operates a highly diverse manufacturing facility, offering a comprehensive range of in-house capabilities for critical processes.

Description

• Lead a group of engineers and tool makers that develop process documentation and tooling to manufacture parts to customer supplied drawings and technical data.
• Lead the New Part Introduction (NPI) process that takes new work from purchase order through successful first article on time and with zero defects.
• Determines the engineering/technical organizational structure, required skill sets, and composition of the engineering organization.
• Set metrics and objectives, drive accountability, and actively mentor the individuals to develop peak performance.
• Drive company initiatives within the Engineering organization
• Demonstrates a hands-on and collaborative approach to problem solving working directly with the engineering team as well as shop floor personnel.
• Bring differing viewpoints and experiences to the table to Improve processes, reduce costs and have better equipment utilization.
• Interact with customers and prospective customers to analyze their requirements and determine creative and cost-effective ways to manufacture that requirement.
• Provide technical support to shop personnel.
• Monitor and improve processes on existing parts and programs.
• Review engineering personnel performance.
• Ensure that all customer, company, and industry standards are adhered to.

Profile

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• The qualified candidate must demonstrate training ability and be able to support internal customer needs.
• They must be committed to quality, safety and communication and be a team player.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills are required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Candidate should have a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 7 years of hands-on manufacturing process experience in a machine shop environment.
• Aerospace industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with PFMEAs and Control Plans is a plus.
• Must possess strong knowledge of blueprints, technical specifications, working in an ISO quality system and must be proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs as well as CAD, preferably Solidworks.

Job Offer

Competitive benefits package available

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