Engineering Manager

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions•Agawam, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

OVERVIEW Cadrex is searching for an Engineering Manager to Implement and maintain the engineering process. Works closely with other departments to ensure continuity in Engineering, Operations, Quality and Safety. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the generation of new pricing proposals, with new and existing customers Take an active role in growing new business by continual training and evaluation of new technology, and optimization of the estimating process Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials, and parts Provide technical expertise or support to manufacturing and quality Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the Engineering and technical work performed in the Engineering Department? Selects, develops, trains, and supervises Engineering staff (Estimating & Engineering) Sets annual departmental/individual goals, and measure progress throughout the year Supports the selection of correct manufacturing processes, technologies and equipment used for new products Support and enforce the NPI process Support budgeting efforts (Labor, Equipment, OH)

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Possess well-developed and demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
PC knowledge/computer literate; including the ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), e-mail and use the Internet
Working knowledge of LEAN principles
Excellent organizational skills
Workflow analysis skills
Experience with high volume manufacturing
Must have strong project planning and management skills to prioritize tasks and establish framework and systems for managing areas of responsibility
Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment
Skills in 2D and 3D CAD (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
Knowledge of ISO 9001 a plus
Supervisory experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering preferred
May substitute 7+ years related experience in lieu of degree or equivalent combination

Responsibilities

Support the generation of new pricing proposals, with new and existing customers
Take an active role in growing new business by continual training and evaluation of new technology, and optimization of the estimating process
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials, and parts
Provide technical expertise or support to manufacturing and quality
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the Engineering and technical work performed in the Engineering Department?
Selects, develops, trains, and supervises Engineering staff (Estimating & Engineering)
Sets annual departmental/individual goals, and measure progress throughout the year
Supports the selection of correct manufacturing processes, technologies and equipment used for new products
Support and enforce the NPI process
Support budgeting efforts (Labor, Equipment, OH)