Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
About The Position
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. This managerial role is also responsible for fostering a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination, employee engagement, and application/practice of lean theory. Actively participate in global networks in Engineering Processes. Accountable for achieving Manufacturing Engineering financial and operational KPIs, including Standard Cost of Sales (SCOS), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), project on-time delivery, gates passed on time, and the development of direct reports.
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and change management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Proven project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve production, quality, and manufacturing issues using root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills with experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles, including 4M, 5S, OEE, and other continuous improvement tools.
- Knowledge of machining operations, including turning, milling, grinding, gear cutting, CNC machining, robotics, and automation.
- Experience optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and quality systems to improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
- Ability to analyze production capacity, staffing requirements, KPIs, and business performance to drive operational improvements.
- Experience supporting new product introductions, engineering changes, manufacturing feasibility studies, and industrialization activities.
- Ability to develop and present business cases, benchmark best practices, and implement cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 7–10 years of relevant work experience, including leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in the English language is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the teams that develop the manufacturing machining processes, methods and standards.
- Initiate and coordinate changes in support of the manufacturing goals like OEE, cycle time, cost of manufacturing, drive productivity.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Manufacturing Engineering Team with the goal of meeting the Manufacturing Engineering Team objectives and developing a highly talented, engaged and flexible Engineering Team.
- Responsible for safety, quality, delivery, and cost of the production process as well as projects/staff and competence development.
- Forecast operating costs of department and direct preparation of budget requests.
- Foster a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination, employee engagement, and application/practice of lean theory.
- Actively participate in global networks in Engineering Processes.
- Achieve Manufacturing Engineering financial and operational KPIs, including Standard Cost of Sales (SCOS), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), project on-time delivery, gates passed on time, and the development of direct reports.
- Lead the development of engineering competencies through coaching, mentoring, and technical skill development to build a high-performing engineering team.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Product Engineering to drive operational excellence, resolve manufacturing challenges, and achieve plant performance objectives.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
- Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
