Description

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The Engineering Manager – Will lead and develop the manufacturing engineers, methods, and programming teams to ensure that processes align with customer specifications, industry standards, and company objectives. The manager oversees the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. The manager is accountable for driving improvements, supporting product development, and optimizing both human and technical resources for maximum productivity and quality.Essential Job Functions.Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, ensuring cost reduction, on-time delivery, and safety standards.Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure new products transition smoothly into production and existing products maintain high standards of efficiency.Oversee the purchase and validation of new equipment and external engineering services, ensuring they meet productivity and safety requirements.Contributes to the development of strategies for pricing, program planning, risk management, negotiations, and margin generation for programs at the proposal stageReviews and approves documentation and checks for completeness and accuracyEstablish work plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics for the engineering team.Manage the production tooling library and ensure its effective use in manufacturing processes, utilizing tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC) to enhance efficiency.Ensure the accuracy and completeness of engineering documents and compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).Ensures the efficient creation and management of Bill of Materials (BOM), Bill of Operations (BOO)Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce errors in BOMs and BOOs.Lead teams in developing accurate BOMs and BOOs for new and existing products, ensuring they meet design, customer, and quality standardsProvide leadership for engineers, methods specialists, and programmers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and skill development.

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Skills

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Engineering management, Proposals, Mechanical engineering, Process improvement, Project management, Tooling, Assembly, Engineering

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Top Skills Details

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Engineering management,Proposals,Mechanical engineering

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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•\tPreferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering•\tProven experience managing manufacturing processes and engineering teams.•\tExperience in ERP systems and software like Cadlink.•\tExpertise in 5S, Lean Principles, and Continuous Improvement.•\tProficiency in reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, and manufacturing documents. •\tStrong project management and problem-solving skills.•\tEffective verbal and written communication, with the ability to work across departments.•\tStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and shop floor control applications.

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Experience Level

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Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00

Position Overview
The Engineering Manager – Will lead and develop the manufacturing engineers, methods, and programming teams to ensure that processes align with customer specifications, industry standards, and company objectives. The manager oversees the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products. The manager is accountable for driving improvements, supporting product development, and optimizing both human and technical resources for maximum productivity and quality.

Essential Job Functions.
•\tDrive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, ensuring cost reduction, on-time delivery, and safety standards.
•\tWork closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure new products transition smoothly into production and existing products maintain high standards of efficiency.
•\tOversee the purchase and validation of new equipment and external engineering services, ensuring they meet productivity and safety requirements.
•\tContributes to the development of strategies for pricing, program planning, risk management, negotiations, and margin generation for programs at the proposal stage
•\tReviews and approves documentation and checks for completeness and accuracy
•\tEstablish work plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics for the engineering team.
•\tManage the production tooling library and ensure its effective use in manufacturing processes, utilizing tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC) to enhance efficiency.
•\tEnsure the accuracy and completeness of engineering documents and compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
•\tEnsures the efficient creation and management of Bill of Materials (BOM), Bill of Operations (BOO)
•\tSupport continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce errors in BOMs and BOOs.
•\tLead teams in developing accurate BOMs and BOOs for new and existing products, ensuring they meet design, customer, and quality standards
•\tProvide leadership for engineers, methods specialists, and programmers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and skill development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•\tPreferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
•\tProven experience managing manufacturing processes and engineering teams.
•\tExperience in ERP systems and software like Cadlink.
•\tExpertise in 5S, Lean Principles, and Continuous Improvement.
•\tProficiency in reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, and manufacturing documents.
•\tStrong project management and problem-solving skills.
•\tEffective verbal and written communication, with the ability to work across departments.
•\tStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and shop floor control applications.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waconia,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.