Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Requisition Number:

1782-POS2648

Location:

Phillips Medical - New Richmond, WI

Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and leadership to manufacturing engineers, process engineer and sample technicians; including people management as follows: managing performance; addressing disciplinary issues; hiring; assisting people with career development; communicating information to direct reports and passing information up the management chain; ensuring team is aligned with and accomplishing goals/objectives; administrative processing; and, maintaining trust and confidentiality
• Plan the development of new processes for manufacturing lines
• Prepare estimate of costs involved in changing from present to new method with little technical direction and under general supervision only
• Solve complex problems with flow in present manufacturing process
• Communicate effectively with external and internal customers
• Coach and facilitate problem solving among team members
• Keep management informed regarding project status
• Responsible for ensuring that corrective actions are kept current and that they identify root cause
• Ensure policies, procedures, and work instructions are adhered to consistently and equitably for all areas led
• Actively participate in quote reviews and tooling meetings to ensure new programs meet expectations
• Leadership and application of problem solving initiatives, such as lean manufacturing and six sigma projects
• Stay current on new and or updated technology, manufacturing practices and processes related to the core business within the facility
• Work with tooling in the planning of new tools and fixture designs
• Develop long-term plans for new processes and equipment
• Participate in the business planning process
• Other duties as assigned
• Keep work area clean
• Report incidents and injuries to team leader/manager immediately
• Recognize close-call incidents and safety hazards and take action to eliminate them
• Use equipment properly and follow the safety features/operating procedures

Qualifications:

Education / Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience leading and supervising people
• Bachelors' Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years applied engineering experience
• Working knowledge of process control equipment
• Broad knowledge of materials and processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering systems

Skills / Competencies

• Leadership skills including ability to maintain confidentiality
• Decision making and prioritization skills
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• SPC knowledge
• Cost accounting knowledge
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to achieve desired results by influencing peer groups within the facility

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