SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for leading product engineering function of Akron Brass, including designing new product, re-engineering of existing product, operations support, product liability, and documentation and product structure control.
REPORTS TO (Title)
:Akron Brass Site Leader
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and develop the Engineering team; serve as the organization's product design expert
- Oversee engineering for new and existing products to meet customer, schedule, and cost requirements
- Support manufacturing and operations with timely engineering solutions
- Improve engineering processes for efficiency, accuracy, and cost reduction
- Ensure compliance with mechanical specifications, ISO 9001:2015, and the Akron Brass Quality Manual
- Manage shifting priorities and ensure deadlines are met
- Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction and manufacturing readiness
- Plan and manage the Engineering budget and resource allocation
- Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Communicate critical quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks to leadership
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of engineering or product development experience
- 3+ years of managerial experience
- Strong skills in GD&T, 3D CAD, FEA, and project management
- Experience with CFD and multi-disciplinary engineering (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic)
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of engineering or product development experience
- 3+ years of managerial experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office role with 25% of time spent in lab environment.
- Limited travel. Some moderate lifting is required at times.
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