Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Shyft Group•Landisville, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager position is responsible for implementing lean manufacturing principles across the company’s facilities. The person is also responsible for the development of lean, highly efficient, world-class manufacturing processes, developing new factories and layouts, and driving continuous improvement in areas of cost, quality, safety, lead time, and use of working capital.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 10 years related experience, including at least three years as an operations leader
Experience managing a P&L and understanding the impact of lean manufacturing tools on the P&L
Experience across several functions of the value stream (sales, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing)
Leadership Talent: Demonstrates emotional competence, presence, energy, passion, edge, humility, adaptability; Be a negotiator and influencer; Effectively work in a matrixed organization
Experience working with a low volume/high variation manufacturing operation and in a Toyota Production System type environment, or equivalent, preferred
Knowledge of CNC machining, fabrication, paint, assembly, construction, and lean
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Innovative team player
Intermediate computer skills are required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer aided design systems (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
Able to function in a collaborative environment, using solid teamwork and interpersonal skills; Able to communicate and persuade internal customers, employees, and management at all levels and thrive in a cross-functional environment.
Demonstrate ability to bring the benefits of DMAIC and DFSS to solve business issues while also managing costs and risk.
Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of non-technical internal customers
Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience working with a low volume/high variation manufacturing operation and in a Toyota Production System type environment, or equivalent, preferred
SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred

Responsibilities

Lead teams to develop safe, lean, highly efficient, world-class manufacturing processes
Support all company facility manufacturing teams to implement common manufacturing processes and share best practices
Development/execution of project planning of significant projects at the various company sites
Evaluate tools and equipment options that will reduce cost in the operation
Seek approval for investments in machinery, equipment, and buildings (new and/or modified) to include building construction that will improve manufacturing/assembly operations
Work in conjunction with product teams, production control, purchasing, manufacturing and other departments to optimize factory efficiency in support of lean operations
Implement and support lean manufacturing principles such as visual controls, pull inventory systems, workplace organization, and continuous improvement
Provide manufacturing technical support for production operations, which includes tooling, fixturing and process troubleshooting utilizing new and existing systems and procedures
Support lean events
Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste in all manufacturing facilities
Assist with plant layouts
Develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and programs to improve safety, productivity, and profitability
Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on selected projects through the project tracking system and management/project reviews
Lead, communicate, and coach to cultivate a motivated associate environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership
Drive improvements in quality, warranty, master scheduling and continuous improvement/safety process systems that drive the company’s business strategy
Supports with other leaders’ appropriate organizational changes and interventions
Actively lead teams and provide individual contribution in problem solving efforts on selected projects to improve quality, reduce cost and improve cycle time, scrap, rework, etc.
Prepare all required reports and correspondence
Develop, implement, and monitor project budgets and manages expenses within approved budget constraints
Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
Stay up to date on overall activities of the team, identify problem areas and take corrective actions
Communicate with and assist cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
Other tasks as assigned