Production Engineer Assistant Manager
About The Position
The Production Engineer Assistant Manager provides leadership to Engineers and Technicians in their day-to-day work to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This hands-on, in-person role is based at Toyota Material Handling’s Columbus, Indiana office. The role supervises team activities and project progression, develops direct reports, manages workload and resources, leads improvement projects, and oversees engineering project schedules, budgets, and performance indicators. The position also represents Production Engineering on cross-functional teams and guides the team’s planning and capital expenditure approval work.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience.
- Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels within the TMH organization.
- Computer skills, including the ability to prepare thorough, concise reports and justifications.
- Strong problem-solving experience.
- Strong work ethic, intrinsic motivation, and ability to organize work and multitask.
- Understanding of manufacturing methods including welding, cutting, turning, and milling.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and measurement methods.
- Willingness and ability to work effectively hands-on.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day activities and project progression of multiple Engineer- and Technician-level Associates.
- Mentor and develop direct reports following TMH leadership models and practices.
- Participate in and sometimes lead cross-functional teams with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Design Engineering as a Production Engineering representative.
- Manage overall workload and resources to meet customer needs and department goals.
- Identify and lead implementation of projects to resolve immediate issues and achieve long-term improvement goals.
- Oversee direct reports’ spending of expense and capital budgets.
- Guide direct reports through the TMHNA CapEx approval process.
- Oversee engineering projects using schedules, budgets, and key performance indicators.
- Mentor the Engineering team in developing department vision plans and project roadmaps.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance based on current location.
- Performance bonus.
- Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays.
- Affordable medical plans.
- No-cost dental and vision options.
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance.
- Recognition and Kaizen reward programs.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- Onsite fitness center and occupational health clinic.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
