5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
5 years supervisory or management experience preferred
Knowledge of IATF and ISO quality standards
Four-year technical college degree; engineering degree preferred
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and CAD
Responsibilities
Lead a technical team in cost reduction projects and new product launches
Provide management tools and mentoring to the technical team
Coordinate and direct project activities with detailed planning
Analyze technology and market demand for project feasibility
Plan and oversee the installation and operation of equipment
Recruit and evaluate employee performance, ensuring competence development
Contribute to the annual budget and capital investment planning
Benefits
Hands-on participation in project work
Opportunity for mentoring and team leadership
Involvement in strategic budget planning
Chance to oversee and implement technical policies and standards
Access to a fast-paced manufacturing environment allowing for professional growth
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Lead a team of technical professionals to implement cost reduction projects of all kinds and launch new products.
Provide management tools, guidance, mentoring, and hands on participation to/with the technical team.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, and technical operation of equipment.
Recruit employees; assign, direct and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Contribute the company's annual budget. Own the multi-year capital investment plan.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.
Responsible for administrating functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditure, enforcing rules and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Oversee the creation of production methods and standards as they apply to the manufacture of Covercraft production and assure the utilization, within the spectrum of authority of initiated changes and equipment.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLES:
Responsible for exempt and non-exempt employee performance appraisals.
AUTHORITY:
All personnel are responsible for quality and therefore have the authority to stop production, if necessary to correct quality programs.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Computer skills - strong Microsoft Office Suite, CAD.
Coding and/or PLC programming a plus.
Communication written and verbal to all levels of employees. Read and write English.
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
5 years of experience as an engineer
5 years of experience as a supervisor/manager preferred.
5 years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of IATF and ISO quality standards
Four-year technical college degree or equivalent experience. Engineering degree preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to go out on the plant floor and perform production activities as needed to understand the processes.
Able to sit or stand for extended period of time (may require sitting or standing all day at any given time in any combination.
Able to travel to Covercraft locations, suppliers, and off-site meeting locations as required. Expect 25% or less travel time
