Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Elyria, OH

1d • $110,600 - $178,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer Manager, you’ll be part of our STANLEY® Engineered Fastening (“SEF”) team working as an onsite employee. You’ll get to be responsible for the development and deployment of manufacturing processes designed to achieve the highest level of safety throughout the manufacturing plant. Using predictive tools such as Risk Assessments, PFMEA, etc. develop & document standardized Manufacturing Processes that are stable, predictable while achieving the highest level of Safety & Quality performance. You will coach & mentor the Engineering team in the pursuit of continuous improvement across all Plant Value Streams and drive the execution of productivity projects having a positive impact on the site’s financial performance. You will support and engage in the day-to-day manufacturing process support of production teams (methods, tooling, equipment, problem solving). You will work closely with manufacturing supervisors & managers as well as other support groups and technical leaders to resolve issues that arise related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You must be able to work off shifts. You will stretch the organization by creating a learning culture, problem solving, envisioning the future state condition, and leading towards fulfillment. You will be responsible for the planning, development and successful implementation of capital equipment/tooling improvement plans including new product launch activities. You will facilitate formal continuous improvement kaizen activities when required in the endless pursuit of waste elimination throughout the Akron facility. You will drive new product development for the site including APQP deliverables, tooling and equipment concepts, quotations, process development, qualification and approval processes. You will improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency using lean manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role or related field.
• Experience in managing and leading large projects within a manufacturing facility
• Proven track record in the Coaching & Development of subordinates.
• Thorough understanding and practical application of lean manufacturing principles including 7 Waste, 6S, TAKT time, SMED, Standard Work and Flow.
• Working knowledge of Fabrication & Weld/Fit processes, metal forming processes and associated equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of best-in-class assembly operations, part presentation and material flow; Advanced knowledge of manufacturing engineering processes.
• Ability to own and manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines; Certified project management skills preferred.
• Experience entering data and pulling reports from an ERP system (ERPLX preferred).
• Strong computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and working knowledge of 3D modeling software, such as Auto-Cad.

Nice To Haves

• Certified project management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and deployment of manufacturing processes designed to achieve the highest level of safety throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Using predictive tools such as Risk Assessments, PFMEA, etc. develop & document standardized Manufacturing Processes that are stable, predictable while achieving the highest level of Safety & Quality performance.
• Coach & Mentor the Engineering team in the pursuit of continuous improvement across all Plant Value Streams.
• Coach & Mentor the Engineering team to drive the execution of productivity projects having a positive impact on the site’s financial performance.
• Support and engage in the day-to-day manufacturing process support of production teams (methods, tooling, equipment, problem solving).
• Works closely with manufacturing supervisors & managers as well as other support groups and technical leaders to resolve issues that arise related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Must be able to work off shifts
• Stretch the organization by creating a learning culture, problem solving, envisioning the future state condition, and leading towards fulfillment.
• Responsible for the planning, development and successful implementation of capital equipment/tooling improvement plans including new product launch activities.
• Facilitation of formal continuous improvement kaizen activities when required in the endless pursuit of waste elimination throughout the Akron facility.
• Drives new product development for the site including APQP deliverables, tooling and equipment concepts, quotations, process development, qualification and approval processes
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency using lean manufacturing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
• Access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager