Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the NPD program team and directly manage additional programs as workload requires.
• Ensure high levels of customer engagement, troubleshoot timeline delays, and effectively collaborate with the customer.
• Ensure robust production processes are handed off to the production team through execution of PPAP and/or IQ, OQ, PQ validations
• Execute routine day-to-day tasks, such as: approve NPD project quotes and injection mold tooling quotes, track tooling builds and engage tool room, attend weekly customer meetings, establish and manage project timelines, set up assembly lines and execute validations.
• Work cross functionally within the plant and between all manufacturing sites, holding all supporting functions accountable for following through on commitments. 
• Identify and implement future technology and automation improvements within manufacturing processes.
• Manage the budget for each project to ensure profitability. Ensure that customers are invoiced routinely and revenue targets are achieved.
• Manage the work instruction and workflow process to ensure that the engineering team is providing complete and timely instructions to the manufacturing production staff.
• Perform process design, equipment procurement, and installation projects.

• Propose and complete engineering projects for the manufacture of new products, cost reduction, cycle time reduction, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Define fixture designs and automation in conjunction with the cost and time constraints of the project. Review and present alternatives while providing ROI (Return on Investment) documentation.

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting DOE’s; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observational feedback from operators.
• Support CAPA process.  Understand and interpret technical information, gather and analyze data, define the problem, determine the root cause and provide and implement solutions.
• Act as a role model for the reinforcement of MME Group’s Core Values (We are Customer Focused, We Execute, Respectful, We Win Together).
• Promote employee engagement and collaboration in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain an environment and culture that optimizes safety and preserves the well-being of all employees.