Engineering Manager

SKF • Sumter, SC

26d • $111,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Engineering Manager develops, directs, and coordinates the manufacturing engineering function at SKF’s Sumter factory. The role supports new programs by developing machines, tooling, materials, and processes, and improves or redesigns existing manufacturing resources. It serves as a liaison between engineering and other departments and directs, develops, and supervises the engineering staff. The position also manages engineering and capital projects, assesses manufacturing operations for improvements and cost reductions, and develops factory and equipment layouts to meet changing operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Ten years of engineering experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
• Ability to motivate and direct an engineering or technical staff.
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles, practices, methods, processes, tools, equipment, and environmental compliance.
• Proven record of problem-solving and engineer development.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering experience in a machining and assembly environment.
• Three or more years in a leadership role.
• Technical knowledge of turning, drilling, grinding, gear cutting, and assembly of complex items.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering staff in resolving daily production issues and developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage capital appropriation requests by gathering information and preparing feasibility studies for new or refurbished equipment.
• Manage capital and engineering projects to keep schedules and expenses within budget.
• Survey manufacturing operations to identify process improvements and cost reductions.
• Establish engineering, equipment, and tooling standards for efficient use of company resources.
• Review and recommend design changes to new products to achieve effective designs at the lowest cost.
• Manage the design and coordinate the manufacture and production run-off of new or refurbished machines and machine elements.
• Provide engineering advice, compile data, and estimate probable costs for process improvement projects.
• Maintain an effective record filing and retrieval system for future reference.
• Manage engineers and suppliers to maintain schedules and quality of work.
• Maintain an accurate, updated, and organized machine-tool filing system in paper and computerized formats.
• Develop and implement factory and equipment layouts to accommodate operational and manufacturing needs cost-effectively.
• Plan and schedule activities, set objectives with subordinates, and ensure goals are met.
• Delegate the responsibility and authority needed for the department to function effectively while retaining overall accountability for results.
• Provide subordinates with direction on work objectives and training and development opportunities to build technical and managerial skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy and 13 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare options and an opt-out payment.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Supplemental critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount programs.
• Short Term Variable Salary or sales incentive based on company performance and at management’s discretion.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5% of elected contributions, fully vested, plus an additional 5% company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager