Manufacturing Engineering Manager

NEWAGE INDUSTRIES INC • Southampton, PA

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads a team responsible for optimizing processes, advancing manufacturing technologies, and driving operational excellence across NewAge Industries. The role plans and implements continuous improvement opportunities throughout operations and reports financial and non-financial benefits through a Lean Scorecard. It also manages technology transfer and integration of new equipment and processes into Manufacturing, and leads investigations into SMRs through root cause analysis and implementation of CAPAs.

This is a visible leadership role that works with senior leaders, Lean Champions, cross-functional teams, and operations personnel to select and deliver projects aligned with business goals. The manager oversees manufacturing engineers and other contributors to improvement projects, sustains Lean Six Sigma practices, leads strategic and cost- and lead-time-reduction initiatives, and supports New Product Development with manufacturing expertise. The position also manages technology, tooling, and product transfer from R&D Engineering, including equipment installation and qualification, process development, and team-member training. Travel is 5–10% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design, Polymer, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with silicone and thermoplastic injection molding and extrusion processing and equipment.
• Working knowledge of project management concepts and techniques, including the ability to scope, plan, and implement technical projects.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex data and proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
• Proven track record of successfully planning, scheduling, managing, and controlling technical projects.
• Strong management and organizational skills, with a track record of quality results, on-time schedules, planning, and job execution.
• Ability to communicate effectively and engage all organizational levels verbally and in writing.
• Ability to translate technical decisions and strategies into business terms and implications, and produce clear documentation for different audiences.
• Ability to solve problems, identify root causes, and develop and implement effective alternatives.
• Ability and desire to develop strong working relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Accountability and responsibility.
• Conflict management skills.
• Dedication to professional development to expand and improve skill sets.
• Ability to travel 5–10% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced engineering degree.
• Managerial experience.
• Formal project management training.
• Six Sigma and Lean training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct a staff of manufacturing engineers.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and Lean Champions to select and scope projects aligned with business goals, and participate in developing and executing the continuous improvement strategy.
• Work with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement process improvement projects.
• Manage manufacturing engineers and others working on operations-related continuous improvement projects using DMAIC and PDCA Lean processes for manufacturing and business processes.
• Track and report financial and non-financial aspects of chartered continuous improvement projects.
• Integrate and sustain the Lean Six Sigma philosophy at NewAge Industries and transfer best practices, techniques, processes, and procedures among process improvement teams.
• Promote improvements in safety and reliability through Lean techniques and employee engagement.
• Lead assigned continuous improvement projects; conduct advanced statistical analysis using Statgraphics as appropriate; and oversee and support other team members' projects.
• Manage technology, tooling, and product transfer and acceptance from R&D Engineering, including installation and operational and performance qualifications.
• Lead selection and integration of new manufacturing equipment and technologies into the facility, manage process development, and coordinate team-member training on new equipment and technologies.
• Lead top-level improvement and strategic projects.
• Lead efforts to reduce costs and lead time throughout operations.
• Lead teams investigating customer complaint root causes and developing CAPAs.
• Collaborate with operations personnel to achieve departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• Support New Product Development with manufacturing expertise as required.

What This Job Offers

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