Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.

We are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our team of highly skilled and motivated professionals in applying the very best machines and methods needed to deliver the Business Plan.  This position will be hands-on and drive best practices in production machining processes, new product introduction, capability acquisition and machine tool efficiency and repair.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 15 Manufacturing Engineers to deliver Right First Time processes across a variety of machine tools that includes wire EDM, CNC mills, lathes and grinders, and special purpose equipment.
• Develop and maintain standards for machine programming, fixture and tool procurement/management, shop floor process instructions, as well as process and measurement system validation requirements.
• Effectively manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities in an environment of rapid product development/improvement.  Ensure that team resources are allocated properly to deliver their projects on-time and to the expected standards of engineering excellence.
• Assess manufacturing engineering talent and develop the actions needed to improve their skills and contribute to their personal and professional development.
• Lead a culture of strict process compliance to ensure product integrity and a safe workplace.
• Support continuous improvement through effective problem solving methods and best practices.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading an engineering team in a manufacturing facility
• Proven skills and experience in milling and turning using CNC equipment
• CNC programming
• Strong time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience in specifying capabilities of machines and tooling
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline

Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties to this job at any time.

• Medical – IBC
• Dental – The Standard Insurance Company
• Vision – IBC – included in medical premium
• Company Paid Life Insurance – The Standard Insurance Company
• Group Additional Life and AD&D Insurance-The Standard
• Group Short and Long Term Disability Insurance- The Standard
• 401 (k) w/ match – Aon (VOYA) (90 Days after full-time hire)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch everyday for all employees