Engineering Manager
Hobson & Motzer Inc•Durham, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Engineering Manager leads and manages all Manufacturing Engineering and NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering activities. This may include but is not limited to: Coordination and directing department projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and integration of technical activities, supporting quality engineering and tool design, providing weekly status reporting on active and inactive engineering projects. This position directly manages Manufacturing and NPI Engineering. This position may supervise Machining Programming Managers.
Requirements
- Requires a 4-year degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 10+ years of work experience in a related manufacturing role
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing systems, including shop floor processes, ERP systems, and quality procedures in an ISO 13485:2016, Mil-Spec, or similarly sophisticated quality environment
- Depth and breadth of manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, fabrication, machining, welding, cable/harness, and powder coating)
- Ability to read and interpret complex customer drawings and specifications
- Practical knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (ProfitKey a plus)
- Strong computer skills, including sophisticated use of word processing and spreadsheet software, plus basic knowledge of and experience with CAD/CAM tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam)
- Strong background in statistical and scientific problem-solving techniques, technical documentation, FMEA, APQP, and GD&T
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, including writing clear instructions for complex processes and creating process flowcharts and process maps
Nice To Haves
- Medical device industry experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensures proper project management tools, engineering processes, and systems are in place to allow effectiveness and efficiency of technical staff
- Prioritizes and balances staff workload based on rapidly changing internal and external customer needs
- Ensures talent in the department aligns with the capacity and capability the business demands
- Prepares written documentation to implement new or revised procedures
- Works with Manufacturing Supervisors and Engineers to develop, maintain, and improve setup, operator training, and metrics in the areas of production, quality, and safety
- Establishes group and individual objectives, priorities, and metrics
- Represents the Engineering Department in corporate committees and meetings
- Responsible for communicating and resolving engineering requests from internal and external stakeholders for clarification on project constraints, priorities, and feedback
- Oversees development of operating procedures and guidelines for the engineering department to create a consistent, thorough, and methodical approach to product development
- Supports our drive to achieve a culture of excellence that includes safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness
- Identifies and implements new hardware and software for the department
- Works on problems of significant scope, using a high level of initiative to direct staff toward manufacturing support and process improvement
- Works independently, though significant or cross-functional projects may require approval from the Director of Engineering or COO
- Provides effective performance feedback through check-ins, employee recognition, and documented disciplinary action; makes recommendations for compensation adjustments as appropriate
- Holds overall responsibility for hiring, supervising, and managing the performance of Engineering Department personnel
- Promotes employee engagement by fostering a spirit of teamwork, unity, and success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
