Tooling and Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and supporting all engineering activities, including tooling, automation, project management, and injection molding processes. This role focuses on analyzing and optimizing current production operations, evaluating project and process improvement initiatives, and providing hands-on support throughout the full manufacturing lifecycle. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager drives the execution of efficient, cost-effective manufacturing methods and processes, from initial planning through final implementation, ensuring high-quality, scalable production.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in related discipline preferred
- 15+ years’ experience with plastic injection tooling and molding required
- Strong problem solving and lean manufacturing skills
- Process & results driven
- Innovative, inspiring, and able to work in a consultative relationship throughout the organization
- Driven, self-motivated
- Change agent and bias for action with a positive attitude
- Organized and able to bring projects to a successful conclusion
- Strong communication & presentation skills
- Strong problem solving and lean manufacturing skills
- Process & results driven
- Innovative, inspiring, and able to work in a consultative relationship throughout the organization
- Work performed in an office and manufacturing environment requires normal mobility to move around with the ability to conduct eight hours (8) of work at a computer. Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, and lifts and carries up to twenty-five (25) lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Formal Education in Six Sigma, Lean, and leadership preferred
- Experience in the medical device industry or ISO 13485 environment is desirable
- Experience using Solidworks, Creo/Cimatron desired
Responsibilities
- Lead Tooling team to achieve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) objectives and project deliverables
- Lead with the Operations Manager to develop tooling and manufacturing processes, techniques, and equipment utilization to improve productivity overall
- Perform as engineering technical liaison to customers on all related program activity.
- Track mold builds and engineering changes on both new and existing projects.
- Reduce tool build bounce-backs, increase first-off trial success – working closely with process engineers
- Adherence to ISO 13485 procedures.
- Assist in quality CAPAs and Validations.
- Utilized continuous improvement, lean and six sigma tools to reach OEE standards.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
- Retirement Program
- Other Voluntary Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
