Engineering Manager

International Automotive Components•Port Huron, MI

2d•$93,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of IAC as described below. The Engineering Manager will manage the people and equipment that keep Operations running in a safe, quality conscience and cost-effective manner, focusing on systemic root cause and corrective actions and process improvements. This role involves developing and mentoring employees in Engineering (Process, Program Management, Tooling, Manufacturing, Program Launch, Controls), daily interaction with Technical and Operations departments, and prioritizing department objectives and tasks related to field and production needs. The manager will support new product launch, tooling, equipment moves, business transfers, and new programs from APQP through launch and production. Responsibilities also include strategic analysis and tracking of scrap and machine downtime, establishing critical spare parts, creating and maintaining IATF16949 and ISO14001 Audit policies and procedures, and PM/TPM creation with critical PM planning. Understanding of MTBF and MTTF concepts is required. This role has responsibility for the Wauseon, OH and Mendon, MI facilities.

Requirements

Excellent computer including typing and the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
(5) Five or more years experience Supervising in a manufacturing environment, prefer union experience.
Ability to read, write and perform non-complex mathematical calculations
Experienced in tooling and equipment, blueprint reading and comprehension
Work-Flow Analysis, capital expenditure justifications, project management
Direct Labor utilization experience
Must be a team player having excellent communication, organization, negotiation and interpersonal skills as well as analytical skills
Must be able to function in a fast pace and high demanding environment.
Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and follow direction

Nice To Haves

prefer union experience

Responsibilities

Manage the people and equipment that keep Operations running in a safe, quality conscience and cost-effective manner. Focusing on systemic root cause and corrective actions and process improvements.
Develop and mentor employees in Engineering (Process, Program Management, Tooling, Manufacturing, Program Launch, Controls)
Daily interaction with Technical and Operations departments
Prioritize department objectives and tasks as related to field and production needs
Support new product launch, tooling, equipment moves and business transfers
Support new program from the APQP phase through launch and production
Strategic analysis and tracking of scrap and machine downtime, working in conjunction with Technical Department
Spare Parts – Establishing critical spare parts.
IATF16949 and ISO14001 Audit policy and procedures (create and maintain)
PM/TPM creation. Critical PM planning
Understanding of MTBF and MTTF concepts
Responsibility for the Wauseon, OH and Mendon, MI facilities
Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
Demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant Rules and Work Safety Rules.
Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor or EH&S in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur.
Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks. Help determine process and equipment ergonomic assessments
Perform MRA, Routine and non-Routine Hazard Analysis as required
Understand and follow proper LOTO policies and procedures. Implement as needed.
Perform daily cross-functional job assignments in all areas of your assigned department per the established procedures and work guidance.
Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities.
Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work according to 5s standards.
Maintain proper etiquette when using company radios, PA system and/or phone, cellular phone and computer/IT resources and ensure its business use only.
Maintain professionalism when representing the company.
Perform other duties as assigned.