Manufacturing Engineering Director - Arkansas

Lennox International • Stuttgart, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Director is responsible for the manufacturing engineering and facilities of the Stuttgart site. This position is responsible for reviewing product designs for manufacturability, working to improve quality and ease of assembly, and supporting functions. Directs Manufacturing Engineering efforts to reduce costs of assembly and plant operations. Ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively. This position reports to the General Plant Manager, Stuttgart.

Requirements

• Successful, 10+ year track record in large, single-site industrial manufacturing organizations
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and entrepreneurial, demonstrating a willingness for learning and improve.
• Previous experience in strong Lean environments; Lean certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in CAD, AutoCAD, or related design experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/plans.
• SAP software experience.
• Prior knowledge/experience with PLC’s.

Responsibilities

• Direct the technical organization to ensure progress toward technical objectives, within budget and schedule guidelines.
• Reviews product design for manufacturability and works to improve quality and ease of assembly support functions.
• Direct Manufacturing Engineering efforts to reducethe costs of assembly and plant operations.
• Ensure the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively.
• Develop and manage capital budget.
• Responsible for the preparation and management of all Engineering Departmental financial budgets
• Responsible for departmental ISO and SOX requirements
• Manages/oversees salaried and hourly personnel.
• Provide hands-on project management and coordinate multiple projects with the leadership stakeholders.
• Creates project plans, timelines, critical paths, and milestones.
• Perform cost-benefit evaluation for all assigned projects to define potential financial, business, and industry impacts of initiatives.
• Advisor to senior leadership on the continuous improvement strategy and transformation to tactically deploy Lean transformation.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• short-term disability insurance
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave
• life and long-term disability insurance
• 12 days paid time off
• 2 paid well-being days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

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