Engineering Manager

Dalsin Industries Inc•Bloomington, MN

6d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership and technical oversight to the engineering team, driving operational excellence across all manufacturing processes. This role spearheads process optimization and facility modernization through targeted equipment and process upgrades. Additionally, they identify and integrate new technologies to enhance safety, production efficiency, and product quality.

Requirements

BS degree in manufacturing engineering or related field
Minimum of five years of experience leading engineers in a manufacturing industry
Proficiency in blueprint reading, design and model creation using CAD and solid modeling software (Solid Works preferred)
Formal training and/or experience creating manufacturing processes that prioritize operator safety
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to facilitate group problem solving and implementation activities
Demonstrated expertise in identifying and integrating cutting-edge engineering methodologies and design trends
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization professionally
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in sheet metal bending and fabrication
ISO (9000 and 14000) compliant operations
Lean/ six sigma certification

Responsibilities

Model Core Values
Train, assign work, monitor results, mentor, and provide feedback and development opportunities to direct reports
Ensure work is completed safely, on-time, with proper quality and within budget
Develop, establish, and implement long-range and short-term strategies and operating policies to achieve established departmental goals and objectives.
Develop and submit reports to the Executive Team as to current status of projects, compliance to schedules, and budget maintenance.
Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
Prioritize Operations by ensuring they are always equipped and supported with the technical expertise required.
Review customer designs and make recommendations to improve design, reduce cost, or increase production efficiency (Design for Manufacturability)
Direct and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, focusing on Bills of Materials (BOMs), Bills of Operations (BOOs), Product value stream flow and profitability
Determine engineering hours and project costs to provide project estimates used in the development of quotes.
Collaborate cross functionally within NPI process for customer programs and projects
Manage the successful transition of new products and technology into the Operations organization
Seek and perform alternate, productive tasks to keep busy during unexpected down time
Perform other duties as assigned or requested