Engineering Manager - T&I

MILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC•Winsted, MN

10d•$117,133 - $143,194•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager – Transportation & Infrastructure will lead and develop the manufacturing engineers, methods, and programming teams to ensure that processes align with customer specifications, industry standards, and company objectives. The manager oversees the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. The manager is accountable for driving improvements, supporting product development, and optimizing both human and technical resources for maximum productivity and quality.

Requirements

Proven experience managing manufacturing processes and engineering teams
Experience in ERP systems and software like Cadlink
Expertise in 5S, Lean Principles, and Continuous Improvement
Proficiency in reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, and manufacturing documents
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to work across departments
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and shop floor control applications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering

Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, ensuring cost reduction, on-time delivery, and safety standards
Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure new products transition smoothly into production and existing products maintain high standards of efficiency
Oversee the purchase and validation of new equipment and external engineering services, ensuring they meet productivity and safety requirements
Contributes to the development of strategies for pricing, program planning, risk management, negotiations, and margin generation for programs at the proposal stage
Reviews and approves documentation and checks for completeness and accuracy
Establish work plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics for the engineering team
Manage the production tooling library and ensure its effective use in manufacturing processes, utilizing tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC) to enhance efficiency
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of engineering documents and compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensures the efficient creation and management of Bill of Materials (BOM), Bill of Operations (BOO)
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce errors in BOMs and BOOs
Lead teams in developing accurate BOMs and BOOs for new and existing products, ensuring they meet design, customer, and quality standards
Provide leadership for engineers, methods specialists, and programmers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and skill development