Engineering Manager

General Scope of Responsibility: Manage the Roseville Engineering function.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Manage the RVP Engineering function.

• Direct RVP Engineering staff in achieving timely completion of department projects and objectives.
  • Develop scope on assigned or initiated projects or tasks. Assign and work with department on projects. Track progress of assigned tasks.
  • Communicate with appropriate plant and corporate personnel to secure concurrence of the project goals and tasks.
  • Provide leadership, performance feedback input and motivation on projects and performance.
  • Interface with plant personnel to smooth transition of projects into plant.
  • Report on RVP Engineering projects progress and issue monthly RVP Engineering project report. Report progress at monthly plant vehicle launch and business meetings.
  • Define and organize activities and solutions from general assignments to look into or investigate problems or solutions.
• Leads the process engineering activities for new jobs/launches and engineering changes from preplanning and preparation to implementation.
  • Reviews product design to ensure optimal manufacturability, adherence to tolerance guidelines, tool design, machine design, cell layout, compatibility issues, and safety concerns.
  • Leads tooling development and design from prototype through manufacturing production stages.
  • Leads efforts to develop manufacturing equipment for process through either machine upgrades or acquisition of new capital equipment.
  • Leads process development effort through cross-functional teams to develop optimal cell layout, work instructions, process flow layout, and set-up procedures, while adhering to safety, quality, and productivity protocols.
  • Leads cross-functional teams to develop PFMEA’s, mistake/error proofing.
  • Coordinates internal engineering trials for PPAP’s, PSA’s, Run at Rates, etc.
  • Evaluates and takes actions needed to meet or exceed targets set for spoilage, cycle time, and quality.
  • Accomplishes the above tasks through compliance with the plant’s Advanced Planning Quality Procedures.
  • Maintain Records of tooling design/purchase as outlined in Mfg. Capability.
  • Produces part samples to meet customer requirements.
  • Turn jobs over to production that are process capable and have all required equipment and documentation
• Leads engineering efforts to resolve/improve process problems.
  • Identifies and resolves process improvements leading to better cycle times, reduced spoilage, improved process capability (i.e., Cpk, Ppk), and increased throughput.
  • Develops and employs troubleshooting guidelines.
  • Assists production staff as process expert by utilizing troubleshooting, diagnosis, debugging, and other technical skills to keep production lines running at peak efficiency.
  • Performs cause analysis and corrective action implementation on assigned customer complaints or internal failures.
  • Performs safety analysis and implementation if corrective action.
• Keeps up to date with industry trends. Assist plant in technical, equipment, facility and process matters as required.
• Train and develop personnel in the group, maintain technical competence and expand knowledge of technical developments.
• Develop ISO: 16949 procedures for department and demonstrate compliance.
• Upgrade personal knowledge and skill levels through training.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Work Experience, Etc.):

Minimum [Must have to be considered for the position]:

• Engineering degree (BSME, Mechanical, or Manufacturing) and 5 or more years relevant experience; or, high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of relevant work experience. At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role. .
• Demonstrated problem solving and technical skills.
• Demonstrated team building skills
• Experience with MS Office and CAD applications

Desired [Will provide job holder with added skill(s) to perform duties]:

• Thermoforming/Extrusion background
• Program management experience.
• Understanding of Level 2 SPC.
• Tooling design experience
• Ability to read and work from prints.

HUMAN RELATIONS:

This is a Supervisory position requiring management and people development skills. Must be able to interface with production personnel throughout the Corporation. Must be able to lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) required for effective job performance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms, crouch, and stoop. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Occasional use of stairs and ladders. Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises. Environmental conditions include noisy environments with occasional varying temperatures.