Gibson Guitar Corporation

Engineering Manager, USA

Gibson Guitar Corporation • $100K — $130K *
Bozeman, MT 59715In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree; advanced degree preferred
  • 5+ years of engineering leadership in a technical manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing CapEx projects over $5M
  • Proficient with automation, AutoCAD, and CNC machines
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of manufacturing processes that optimize safety and efficiency
  • Collaborate with teams and leadership to achieve common goals
  • Provide expert guidance to resolve manufacturing issues
  • Develop and mentor a team of engineers and CNC programmers
  • Manage new equipment and technology integration into production
  • Identify cost reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency
  • Ensure successful delivery of new products through operational stage gates

Benefits

  • Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in innovative projects with advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Access to a highly creative and skilled team
  • Low travel requirement (less than 10%)
Full Job Description
The job of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager involves planning and executing best practices and advanced methods born from manufacturing engineering knowledge that will dramatically reduce injuries, improve quality, and increase efficiency and throughput within Gibson's operating footprint. This position is commissioned to transform Gibson's manufacturing capability through a broad lens of engineered solutions while maintaining the hand-crafted value that customers revere.

Essential Functions
  • Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment that optimize safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency
  • Collaborate with other cross functional teams and leadership to set and assess priorities and accomplish common goals
  • Provide subject matter expert leadership to support problem solving of manufacturing issues
  • Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers in the following:
    1. Improve and monitor process cycle times
    2. Develop, monitor and analyze production data and key metrics, identifying areas for improvement and gaging performance success
    3. Ensure success through daily direction, mentorship, and professional growth
  • Work with Product Engineering and Operations to bridge communication, performance and implementation of new processes and products
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
  • Manage the development, procurement and fabrication, and implementation of new equipment, technologies, and automation into the production process
  • Identify and maintain ownership for cost reduction initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiencies and cost of poor quality
  • Lead identification, development, and implementation of CapEx projects ensuring budget alignment, production integration success, and ROI results
  • Lead efforts to successfully pass new product introductions (NPI) through various operational stage gates to ensure successful product delivery
  • Work cross functionally with Product Development teams to properly document drawings, specifications, BOMs, and labor routings of new and current products
  • Analyze manufacturability and identify tooling, equipment, and other changes necessary to manufacture new products successfully
  • Collaborate with maintenance department to implement improvements and ensure preventative maintenance of all equipment is performed
  • Employee can be asked to perform other duties that are reasonable within the area of expertise


Required Skills/Abilities
  • On-display business acumen to effectively interact with leadership team, contractors and suppliers
  • Ability to isolate issues and drive to root cause solutions
  • Analyze data and determine priorities for team of engineers
  • Ability to develop engineering team and grow their skill sets


Education and Experience
  • Bachelor of Science Degree is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
  • 5+ years of engineering leadership experience in a highly technical manufacturing environment making consumer goods where performance and aesthetics are critical
  • Must have experience with the following:
  • Manufacturing processes and production flow
  • Project management of Capex > $5M and duration > 6 months
  • Automation
  • AutoCAD
  • CNC machines
  • Tolerancing
  • 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and 6 Sigma preferred
  • Guitar experience preferred but not required


Work Environment

Internal:
  • Manufacturing locations
  • Office locations

External:
  • Supplier manufacturing locations


Travel Requirements
  • Less than 10% to local Gibson facilities


Physical Demands
  • Basic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

About Gibson Guitar Corporation

Gibson Guitar Corporation is a manufacturer of guitars, other musical instruments, and consumer and professional electronics. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Gibson is known for its iconic guitars, including the Les Paul, SG, and Flying V. The company has a long history of innovation and has been a major influence on the development of rock and roll music. Gibson has faced financial difficulties in recent years and filed for bankruptcy in 2018. The company emerged from bankruptcy in 2019 and is now privately held.
Learn more about Gibson Guitar Corporation
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
1974
* Ladders Estimates

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