POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide leadership, and direct and manage engineering operations to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.
JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.
- Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities.
- Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.
- Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals.
- Responsible for leading all engineering activities.
- Direct and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related corporate and customer issues.
- Provide active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.
- Utilize teamwork to develop company and department synergy.
- Provide input into quoting and business development activities (ex. pricing, program management, plant capacity, etc.)
- Direct engineering department process improvements and corrective actions.
- Provide leadership essential to maintaining safety as a fundamental priority in department based activities.
- Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary training, tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the work area.
- Provide key input into the development of the corporate and department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurable to support corporate and department business plan goals.
- Develop and drive the development of departmental strategic goals and identify and track key measurable to support the department goals.
- Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
- Assist, as required, corporate and department activities to achieve customer cost reductions goals.
- Develop, drive and support corporate and department activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001,etc.)
- Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
- Oversee department-manning levels to assure compliance and improvements to the budget.
- Responsible for overall coordination and communication of engineering goals.
- Ensure accountability and discipline within the engineering department.
- Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required procedures in performing daily activities and hold direct reports accountable for enforcement.
- Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, and to verify individual usage of personal protective equipment by the entire work team.
- Adherence to all company policies & procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Associate Handbook, Level II Procedures, etc).
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides direct leadership and supervises assigned engineering staff.
- Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.
- Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Engineering or Engineering cross discipline. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in an automotive/metals/assembly environment, and two (2) years of management experience.
- Possess knowledge of plant department functions.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts
- Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to interpret financial and performance data
- Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to read and write in English and to perform mathematical computations
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem solving methods.
- Knowledge of standard quality practices.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced environment
- Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Duties include but are not limited to stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear, with an ability to travel. When visiting plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration or hazardous materials.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions.
