Manager of Engineering

Senior Aerospace, Jet Products/Ketema•El Cajon, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Manager of Engineering – Ketema Who is Senior plc? Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs manufacture and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors. Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it … Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence Who is Senior Operations SoCal? We are a technology-driven, team-oriented, manufacturing company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers. We are currently seeking a full-time Manager of Engineering for the 1 st Shift (6:30am – 3:00pm) at our Ketema facility in El Cajon, CA. What Does the Job Involve? The Manager of Engineering leads and supervises a team of manufacturing engineers engaged in manufacturing process development, production support, and tool design/planning. Schedules and prioritizes individual team members’ workload based on operational requirements and personnel skills/ability. Reviews and approves customer supplied product designs (including any design changes) for compliance with engineering principles, organizational standards, and industry/customer specifications requirements. Supports quoting and estimating activities related to new business development. Supports continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Kaizen events) to maintain and improve cost, quality and delivery metrics. Interfaces closely with the Quality and Operations team members to maintain and improve company procedures and work instructions. Plans and manages the introduction of new products into regular production from receipt of purchase order through concurrent engineering with customer’s product design teams, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), and full rate.

Requirements

Knowledge of machines, tools, and fabrication/machining of exotic metals.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
Knowledge of raw materials and production processes used in aerospace metal component manufacturing.
Proficiency with solid modeling and engineering documentation development.
Strong analytical capabilities.
Act as a change agent.
Create a team environment.
Detail oriented.
Balancing financial information.
Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Compile statistics.
Use computer packages to prepare graphics.
Use computerized spreadsheets to conduct analysis.
Familiar with lean manufacturing and Kaizen methods.
Compose letters and memorandums.
Coordinate events and meetings.
Develop office procedures.
Establish and maintain filing systems.
Input data into computer programs.
Interview others.
Proofread documents.
Research information.
Schedule appointments.
Answer telephones.
ERP Systems (Mainframe).
Calculator.
Computer Peripheral Equipment.
Personal computer & applicable software.
Photocopier.
Familiar with inspection tools and capabilities.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: 5 years of manufacturing process experience.
Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process improvement, and project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and approves customers’ product design (including engineering design change flow downs etc.) for compliance with engineering principles, organization standards, and industry/customer specification requirements.
Develops, verifies, and validates new and existing manufacturing processes.
Evaluates and analyzes manufacturing process, product, materials and/or equipment specifications and performance requirements with company capabilities.
Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts to a wide range of complex or advanced problems.
Proactively addresses resource issues to ensure project timelines are met.
Prepares, reviews, and translates 3 dimensional models and/or drawings into format compatible with system capabilities.
Develops and maintains key performance indicators for processes.
Develops and configures performance measurement tools utilizing queries, spreadsheets, and engineering software tools.
Assigns duties, responsibilities, and projects.
Prepares work schedules of employees engaged in production tool planning and programming.
Ensures planning and tooling schedules meet output demand.
Provides day to day supervision and support, to include recruiting, managing, training and development, evaluating performance, and providing employee discipline in the assigned areas.
Collaborates with appropriate department on product quality issues and resolve production problems to maximize product quality and reliability.
Works with various other Senior divisions to share best practices and implement process improvements as applicable.
Coordinates with other departments to resolve design, supplier, and production issues.
Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, works overtime when necessary, follows directions from a supervisor, interacts well with co-workers, understands and follows work rules and procedures, works safely, complies with corporate policies, goals and objectives, accepts constructive feedback, establishes goals and objectives, and exhibits initiative and commitment.
Participates, identifies, and facilitates continuous improvement activities e.g. Kaizen events to improve cost/quality/delivery metrics.
Researches new manufacturing technology to improve productivity, cost, and responsiveness.
Recommends and implements changes to improve operational efficiency and/or quality standards.
Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes for current or next generation programs.
Reduces product and process variation using data analysis and continuous improvement methods.