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Who is Oatey?
Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, and Lansas.
Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.
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Position Summary
The Engineering Manager oversees the planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing processes and equipment to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency. Ensures the engineering, maintenance teams and other manufacturing departments are aligned and working toward shared goals. Responsible for directing the maintenance of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process
Position Responsibilities
1. Manages the manufacturing /plant engineering function including planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, safety, and quality.
2. Directs the focus of maintenance department, supervises maintenance and process supervisors.
3. Manages process and projects to include plastics injection molding, tooling, automated packaging equipment and maintenance departments. Including estimates of production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for leadership decisions. Investigates and resolves manufacturing problems to optimize product performance while minimizing cost.
4. Directs tool repairs, equipment rebuilds and maintenance of the manufacturing facility.
5. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
Required
1. 5-10 years of manufacturing engineer experience.
2. Strong attention to detail, high-energy, self-starter and quick to learn.
3. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a team environment.
3. In-depth knowledge of injection molding and/or chemical processing.
4. Strong technical skills and eager to take on challenges.
5. Strong management skills in a manufacturing plant.
6. 5 years previous leadership experience in manufacturing environment.
Education and Certification:
Required
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or combination of Associate’s degree or equivalent plus ten (10) + years of manufacturing and engineering experience. Lean Six Sigma certification, preferred.
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Why Oatey?
At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates.Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.