Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.•Springfield, MA

9d•$79,280 - $132,840•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing engineering leadership with regards to manufacturing processes and methods in order to maintain quality standards and production throughput while being mindful of manufacturing cost. This position will coordinate projects, provide direction and report results of the work assigned to engineering staff and support groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Product/Process Development role with a demonstrated track record
Demonstrated team building and leadership skills
"Out of the box thinker" must be key driver providing engineering support
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook), generic CAD, and Visual Basic
Competent in firearm design with specific knowledge of machining, MIM, PIM, and stamping capabilities
Manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities
Strong relations management, strategy development, project management, problem solving and change management skills
Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, team player dynamic creative with the ability to work on own initiative
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
Understand and utilize Lean concepts for manufacturing & assembly operations

Responsibilities

Directing all work activities of a professional engineering workforce, establishing goals, monitoring results, and taking actions as necessary
Working closely with other areas such as engineering, manufacturing & assembly operations, marketing, sales, supply chain, human resources, training and payroll
Responsible for the daily management of engineering functions including: Department staffing and training, Manufacturing & Assembly problem solving, Production Planning, Quality Control, Inventory Control, Scrap Reduction, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Personnel attendance, Project management
Supporting product development initiatives including ESL, EPL and PPL activities as needed
Provide technical resources for capital planning and CEP development
Ensuring effective employee relations; providing employee coaching and development; making employment decisions; resolving employee issues through problem resolution
Balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas; working to continuously improve in all areas
Managing departmental performance measures, including visual controls and providing regular progress reports to process line manager
Participating in and providing training and development
Assist in maintaining and controlling departmental budget