Description 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 stage Reviews and approves documentation and checks for completeness and accuracy Establish 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 standards Provide leadership for engineers, methods specialists, and programmers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and skill development. Skills Engineering management, Proposals, Mechanical engineering, Process improvement, Project management, Tooling, Assembly, Engineering Top Skills Details Engineering management,Proposals,Mechanical engineering Additional Skills & Qualifications • Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering • Proven experience managing manufacturing processes and engineering teams. • Experience in ERP systems and software like Cadlink. • Expertise in 5S, Lean Principles, and Continuous Improvement. • Proficiency in reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, and manufacturing documents. • Strong project management and problem-solving skills. • Effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to work across departments. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and shop floor control applications. Experience Level 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.• 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 stage• Reviews and approves documentation and checks for completeness and accuracy• Establish 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 standards• Provide leadership for engineers, methods specialists, and programmers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and skill development. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering• Proven experience managing manufacturing processes and engineering teams.• Experience in ERP systems and software like Cadlink.• Expertise in 5S, Lean Principles, and Continuous Improvement.• Proficiency in reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, and manufacturing documents. • Strong project management and problem-solving skills.• Effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to work across departments.• Strong 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. 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