Engineering Manager

ALL REALTRUCK Career•Lincoln, RI

About The Position

The Engineering Manager manages production flow, product floor layouts, and labor-reduction efforts. The role oversees the design and development of fixtures, tooling, and processes that enhance manufacturing, support product changes and new products, and align with zero-defect quality and low product cost. The manager improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing workflow, space requirements, and equipment layouts, and recommends changes, prepares cost justifications, and coordinates the development of processes, systems, equipment, and materials. The position assists engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing personnel with troubleshooting and problem-solving. It oversees the operation, maintenance, and improvement of grounds, facilities, vehicles, and equipment with support from the facilities and maintenance team. The manager leads process-equipment and automation projects, works with systems integrators to ensure systems are correctly designed, built, and installed and meet technical performance criteria throughout the program, and ensures manufacturing engineering projects support company goals and strategy. The role also supports product design engineering and production during new-product hand-offs. This is a supervisory role with direct reports. It involves occasional travel and work in both an office and production-floor environment. RealTruck describes itself as a manufacturer and digital retailer of accessories for truck, Jeep, Bronco, and off-road enthusiasts, with more than 6,000 associates operating from more than 35 facilities across four continents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field.
At least 7 years of engineering experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge and experience in Lean or similar continuous improvement.
Experience with CAD/CAM software.
Valid driver’s license.
Skilled in Microsoft Office.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to attend to, convey, and understand others’ comments and questions.
Mathematical skills commensurate with an engineering degree.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and priorities through analysis of business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a maintenance software tool.
ERP or manufacturing software experience.

Responsibilities

Manage overall production flow, product floor layouts, and labor-reduction efforts.
Oversee the design and development of fixtures, tooling, and processes for manufacturing enhancements, product changes, and new products, supporting zero-defect quality and low product cost.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Recommend changes, prepare cost justifications, and coordinate the design and development of processes, systems, equipment, or materials.
Assist engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing personnel with troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, and improvement of grounds, facilities, vehicles, and equipment with support from the facilities and maintenance team.
Lead process-equipment and automation projects.
Work with systems integrators to ensure systems are designed, built, and installed correctly and meet technical performance criteria throughout the program life.
Ensure manufacturing engineering projects fit within overall company goals and strategy.
Support product design engineering and production during the hand-off of a new product.
Plan, organize, evaluate, and direct department employees.