PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare capital and expense projects including definition of project and costing
• Prepare all engineering prints, Statement of Work and related Request for Quotes (RFQ) and manage contractors through implementation of project
• Proactively monitor life cycle asset management and identify facility and equipment needs and manage performance to achieve established thresholds
• Continuously improve the reliability of the facilities and equipment including operating cost reductions and proactive maintenance procedures
• Provide engineering support to plant as needed and help improve preventative maintenance strategies
• Participate in the identification and implementation of new product development process including definition of manufacturing capability requirements to ensure facility has manufacturing capability to produce products
• Manage manufacturing projects to include project timelines and budget responsibility
• Lead new equipment purchase and support on-site installation
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementation of new processes, process changes, or significant manufacturing footprint changes
• Provide support to manufacturing operations including new product introductions, cost savings analysis, quality initiatives, compliance initiative, and plant closures/idling of operations
• Conduct failure mode and effect analysis for assets and processes within the plant
• Develops and conducts performance planning evaluation assessments on critical assets
• Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness with facility

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent related experience
• Sound knowledge of Manufacturing Electrical and Mechanical Systems
• Ability to manage multiple project work teams using applied principles of project management
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Project and CAD programs (AutoCAD)
• Excellent project management and budgeting skills with a deadline orientation and focus
• Proven successful record managing multiple engineering projects
• Use task and timeline management tools, Lead project status meetings and distribute meeting minutes
• Ability to travel up to 10% supporting and coordinating other sites when needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 3 years’ engineering project management and/or engineering/maintenance management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Significant experience in wood processing and furniture or cabinet assembly in large scale production operations
• Product development support experience
• Lean Process experience

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 annually.