Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Kearfott Corporation • Black Mountain, NC

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About The Position

This position is responsible for administration and management of technical
manufacturing activities, including manpower and schedules, budgetary cost
control and special tasks. The position also involves technical interface with
all facets of the business.

Requirements

• Leadership skills, the ability to manage a cross functional team of engineers.
• Possesses expert level problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Anticipates problems and develops sound solutions through implementation of action plans to ensure success.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills.
• Drives for results, action oriented.
• Experience with CAD software for 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with configuration management.
• BS in Engineering with a mechanical, electrical or mechatronics background.
• Minimum 5 years prior experience in a technical role in a manufacturing environment required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience preferred.
• Experience in a precision machining, actuation and sensor manufacturing environment preferred.
• Green Belt certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities related to the support of all departments including Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Contracts.
• Acts as a technical interface to resolve manufacturing problems. Promotes a cohesive environment with all disciplines in the organization.
• Manages the generation of manufacturing documentation including operation sheets, manufacturing instructions, test instructions and test procedures.
• Plans, selects, organizes, trains, motivates and directs personnel in assigned area of responsibility.
• Assures adherence to company policies, practices and procedures, hiring, promotion, performance appraisal, etc.
• Maintains awareness of new product developments and designs and participates in design approach and design approval meetings.
• Provides direction and technical solutions for product operators in the assembly and test area.
• Performs any other tasks directed by management to satisfy company objectives.

Benefits

• Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement.
• We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

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