Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for managing a team of electrical and mechanical engineers and documentation control personnel in support of Manufacturing Operations. This team also collaborates closely with the R&D Engineering team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial:

Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.
Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to optimize production processes, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and successful product launches.
Identify and analyze manufacturing process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Implement solutions to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and streamline operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and achieve operational excellence.
Manage and execute process validation activities, including process capability studies, equipment qualifications, and validation protocols.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and quality management systems.
Collaborate with the procurement team to evaluate and select suppliers/vendors for manufacturing equipment, tools, and technologies.
Stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in manufacturing engineering, automation, and industry best practices. Apply knowledge to enhance operations and drive innovation.
Establish and monitor preventive maintenance program and equipment upgrades to achieve efficiency and uptime goals.
Establish risk management tools to include Process Flow Diagrams, Process Failure Mode and Effect matrix.

Technical:

Comprehensive problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies, tools, and applications expertise
Extensive engineering skills with ability to adapt and apply current knowledge to HBIO's products and processes
Cognitive ability to understand HBIO's technology and customer applications
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements

Skills and Abilities Required:

Highly collaborative individual with ability to negotiate and influence others and build strong professional relationships
Organization and project management skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills enabling the individual to confidently convey critical and complex information
Engineering technical ability to understand and support HBIO's broad offering of products
Problem solving and continuous improvement proficiency and application
Models ethics and integrity

Experience

BS or MS in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing related.
Minimum 5 year's management experience
Lean Manufacturing experience a plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERAN/DISABILITY

FLSA : Exempt

ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Average Compensation: $135,000

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