Engineer Manager

Kinetic Engine SystemsPhoenix, AZ
$115,000 - $175,000Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Manager is responsible for all manufacturing engineering functions. This includes driving continuous improvement, talent management, ITAR compliance, and acting as a liaison between ADM-Phoenix and ADM-Nogales. The role also involves contract reviews, configuration management within the ERP system, and coordinating production orders. Additionally, the manager is responsible for customer drawing databases, documentation storage, monitoring staff schedules, supporting shop operations, and troubleshooting production-related issues. Identifying and implementing new manufacturing technologies, managing the Manufacturing Engineering and MDS workforce, establishing customer rapport, assisting with issue resolution, and conducting Make/Buy analysis are also key aspects of the position.

Requirements

  • Cost control, negotiation, contract management, critical thinking, task/ quality management and communication are key skills and abilities for this role
  • Must have strong machining and assembly skills
  • Strong communication skills to interface with all facets of the organization accordingly
  • Technology Trend Awareness
  • Navigating change management/organizational change
  • A Bachelor’s of Science degree required (preferably in Engineering)
  • 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing related field.
  • Computer skills are necessary including Microsoft applications, ERP applications and a working knowledge of solid modeling and CNC programming

Nice To Haves

  • MBA preferred
  • Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) and producing complex aerospace components preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Driving continuous improvement activities within the organization
  • Responsible for talent management and organizational effectiveness within responsible area
  • Lead ITAR compliance program and Import/Export Licenses
  • Responsible for engineering liaison activity between ADM-Phoenix and ADM-Nogales
  • Conducts contract reviews on new customer purchase orders
  • Responsible for ensuring accurate configuration management within the ERP system (Visual)
  • Coordinates planning and preparation of MOTs, travelers, and tooling for new production orders
  • Manages customer drawing database and storage
  • Responsible for storage and retrieval of documentation in MDS
  • Monitors staff work schedules
  • Supports shop operations
  • Trouble shoots with other managers on production related matters
  • Identifies and implements new manufacturing technologies
  • Responsible for workforce in Manufacturing Engineering and MDS areas
  • Establishing rapport with customers
  • Assists with customer issue resolution
  • Sales correspondence/cost price evaluation
  • Responsible for Make/Buy analysis
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