Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Oceaneering•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering is the global leader of the company’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineering function. The role provides leadership, direction, and support to Manufacturing, Industrial, and Process Engineering teams to create safe and efficient processes, internally and externally, that ensure quality products and services. The position has supervisory responsibilities and offers a hybrid work environment, with work performed virtually and in the office as required. Candidates who are not local to Houston, Texas, may be considered. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required. The position leads the development and improvement of manufacturing methods and processes, supports quality and HSE controls and standards, and works with planning, design, vendors, and company stakeholders to align product, equipment, material, and production needs. It also leads implementation of Operational Excellence activities, including Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard Work, QDIP Boards, and Total Preventative Maintenance. The role is classified as office work, performed almost exclusively indoors during the day, with occasional nighttime work and occasional exposure to airborne dust. The work surface is stable and flat. It is considered light work, with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and frequent lifting up to 10 pounds, climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching; standing and repetitive arm and hand movements are listed as constant activities. Sitting with back support is also listed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
Six Sigma or other advanced quality training, as well as Lean training.
At least 10 years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience across multiple manufacturing disciplines or situations.
At least five years of experience leading Manufacturing Engineer teams and completing multiple major projects with proven results.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of Minitab and AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
Knowledge of metal fabrication, assembly operations, quality audits, metrological instruments, inspection processes, SPC, TQM, document control, process change, and change leadership.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, teamwork, and morale.
Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards.
Safety-focused approach.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience with demonstrable ability in task prioritization, delegation, meeting team objectives, and personnel development.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, equip, and evaluate manufacturing engineers.
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Work with Quality and HSE organizations to assess and improve or develop controls and standards for new and existing processes and products.
Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
Confer with planning and design staff about product design, materials, tooling, and equipment needs to ensure efficient production methods.
Confer with vendors to determine specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts; evaluate and validate supplier equipment.
Support management, engineering, and others regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and related considerations.
Identify improvement opportunities using statistical methods to analyze existing operations and estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
Lead implementation of Operational Excellence activities, including Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard Work, QDIP Boards, and Total Preventative Maintenance.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Plan, organize, and direct the work of others; encourage and facilitate cooperation, teamwork, and morale.