Manufacturing Engineering Manager

JOB TITLE:                Manufacturing Engineering Manager       
DEPARTMENT:         Operations
REPORTS TO:           VP Operations
FSLA STATUS:           Exempt
LOCATION:                 Bremerton, WA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage a department responsible for the following:

• Plan and execute optimal facility layout modifications based on planned programs and workload.
• Justify, procure, and implement necessary production equipment and other assets.
• Support production operations through work space planning and layout, development of documented manufacturing processes, and thorough analysis of data and problems to identify root cause solutions.
• Support design engineering in concurrent engineering effort to insure manufacturability.  Proactively identify opportunities for improved manufacturability and coordinate implementation with design engineering.
•  Control the implementation of ECNs to insure product quality requirements are met and that rework and scrap is minimized.
• Support production control by insuring integrity of engineering BOMs. 
•  Identify opportunities for productivity improvement and cost reduction and implement the necessary measures to realize these savings.
•  Foster a climate of continuous improvement by implementing and managing specific productivity and quality improvement processes such as lean manufacturing.
• Operate the ME department within the planned budgets.
•  Manage and provide guidance to individual contributors in the execution of priorities that are established for the ME department.
•  Manage employee performance and recommend changes in job duties and employee status.
• Obtains and maintains knowledge of company policies and procedures, including health and safety requirements.
• Develop & maintain Tooling & Fixtures to support manufacturing processes
• Manage Kaizen Cell

REQUIREMENTS:

•  BS Degree in Engineering and 10 years’ experience in manufacturing
•  Technical expertise to perform root cause analysis – eliminating problems through design analysis, ergonomic issues and machine/process improvements.
• Ability to work with multiple projects and teams in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to work closely with a diverse group of people in a team environment.
• Understanding and practical use of JIT, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated understanding of optimizing people, material and information flow in a manufacturing environment.
•  Proficient with computers, including MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and CAD/CAM software.
• Excellent problem solving skills, time management skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to teach others.

APPLICATION INFORMATION