Saab, Inc. is establishing a new manufacturing operation in Grayling, MI and requires a Production Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering team, ensuring the development, support, and maturation of these operations. The role is crucial for bridging the gap between design and production, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring product quality from component receipt to final shipment.
Requirements
- 5+ years manufacturing experience, along with 3+ years in a leadership position
- Experience leading a technical team in a mixed technologies environment.
- Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles and concepts
- Knowledge of Technical Data Packages (technical drawings, BOMs, Test Requirements Documents)
- Strong problem solving and root cause determination skills
- Ability to implement lean manufacturing tools
- Understanding of fixture development and fabrication
Responsibilities
- Leading a Manufacturing Engineering team focused on manufacturing line support, developing manufacturing fixtures and assembly aides, drafting, and revising assembly instructions, and maintaining plant layout.
- Daily tactical assignment of Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, and Test Technicians.
- Engage with manufacturing leadership to ensure production efforts are supported
- Establish a visual factory
- Development of process flows and PFMEAs
- Aggregate and prioritize facility requests, capital requests, and technology needs within manufacturing
- Drive continuous improvement for efficient production.
Other
- This role requires 50% travel.
- This role will also require the candidate to relocate to Grayling, Michigan when the facility is ready.
- Champion the Company values, consistently demonstrating – Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to support the business.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
