Manufacturing Engineering Manager

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION•Los Alamitos, CA

6d•$140,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Direct for management at Manufacturing Engineering level all development phases of product from market definition through production and release. Challenge conventional manufacturing wisdom and develop innovative techniques. Ensure technical solutions. Liaise with off shore sister companies to gain optimum cross-fertilization of best technical practices, innovations and improvements.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Systems/Manufacturing Engineering.
7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing operations environment
2 years experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a related manufacturing environment with Composite fabrications experience
Demonstrated expertise in implementation of lean principles and improvements.
Strong project leadership experience managing productivity pipelines to illustrate and improve overall plant efficiency.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Proficient with computerized manufacturing and business software.
Capable of developing and managing departmental budgets.
Possess strong background in manufacturing processes and specifications.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
Ability to oversee, monitor and lead employees to ensure goals are met successfully.

Nice To Haves

supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and implement all manufacturing technical requirements.
Assist with job estimating when required for establishing the method of manufacturing that the Estimating department will use to quote direct labor.
Review and approve Engineering designs with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure product manufacturability.
Direct and supports Manufacturing Engineers on all make or buy decisions on production products a well as tooling.
Support Manufacturing Engineers in method of planning on critical areas.
Review and support Tool Control in customer purchase order requirements.
Support Operations Manager on all technical equipment selection, maintenance and repair.
Represent Company with customers and vendors in problem solving meetings.
Establish and present a Capital Program for new equipment.
Review and process all NCMR’s, MRO’s and returned products for rework methods.
Advise and support Engineering and Quality in material review dispositions on rework feasibility, write all rework method planning to support decisions.
Provide technical assistance to offshore manufacturing facilities.