The company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team in improving manufacturing processes for high-volume injection molding, ensuring automotive components meet stringent standards and aligning with safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
Requirements
- 7+ years of engineering experience in automotive manufacturing, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Minimum of ten years’ experience in process engineering, tooling, equipment and process improvement
- Working knowledge of customer functional performance requirements
- In-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories, and principles position discipline
- Prefer plastic injection molding (part design and processing) experience
- Automated and plastic materials experience
- Strong technical project management, manufacturing engineering, statistical process control capability, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily activities of the engineering department, including manufacturing, process, and engineering.
- Evaluate current process and GAP analysis from global standards and ensure all molded parts meet automotive quality, durability, and dimensional standards.
- Manage project launches, tooling equipment installations, and process validations.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and cost reduction using lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, VSM, etc.).
- Oversee new product launches, tooling, equipment installations, and process validation.
- Collaborate with team identifying process improvements and cost reduction opportunities to include scrap and usage.
- Monitor and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap rate, cycle time, OEE, and downtime.
Other
- Proven record in managing cross-functional teams and engineering projects.
- Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude
- Strong understanding of MRP, quality control, purchasing, and accounting
- Lean manufacturing experience a plus; to include 8D, 5 Why, and Six Sigma problem solving skills
- Willing and able to travel as necessary
