Engineering ManagerTheSenior Engineering Manager is responsible for all engineering functions of the performancecenter, including New Product Development and Implementation. They will overseeactions that are critical for the day-to-day operation of the facility.
Duties & Responsibilities- Leads, supervises, and directs the Engineering department which includes tool design, manufacturing engineering, project engineering, and document control.
- Acts as a key member of the management team.
- Manages Capex implementations and major facility improvements.
- Directs the product development group where issues are identified, detailed, improved upon, or corrected early in the product development process.
- Leads manufacturing lean processes in product flow, tooling, and standard work procedures as required.
- Provides leadership by working with product marketing and providing input for manufacturability, direct, and non-recurrent costs for the Bid and Proposal process.
- Leads project management.
- Assists operations in meeting financial goals per operating plan.
- Communicates with customers during technical information exchange.
- Provides implementation of process-dependent manufacturing techniques.
- Plans, schedules, and tracks product development cycles and acquires needed resources as appropriate.
- Develops and writes product engineering specifications that meet the vision set forth by the product and marketing documents.
- Ensures customer requirements are met during the product development process to assure product key features are tested, certified, and ready to ship.
- Works closely with internal and external developers to prioritize necessary software development change requests and product features to lead for a successful product deliverable.
- Ensures the Engineering department uses structured gate review processes during product development and is training on tools such as 8D, PFMEA, DMEA, and lean design concepts.
- Establishes drafting standards and standard design components to lead configuration, design, and drafting management.
- Develops and matures an Engineering culture and infrastructure within the performance center.
- Makes recommendations on policies and procedures to maximize department operating performance.
- Participates in the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.
- Supports Manufacturing and other departments as needed.
- Upholds, improves, and participates in audits, such asISO 14001 and other audits as required.
Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering discipline or a technical field required.
- 10 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred; knowledge of aerospace companyspecifications and practices required.
- Previous managerial experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Related manufacturing, product development, and project management experience highly desired.
- Experience and/or knowledge of Unigraphics CAD/CAM preferred.
- Understanding and previous utilization of Six Sigma, LeanProduct development, and Kaizen Activity highly desired.
- Proficient in the use of MS-Office tools, ERP/MRPs, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, and Inventor (or Solidworks)
- Project Management skills are highly desired.
Pay Range: $120,000-150,000/year
171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States
