Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Kansas City, MO -

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lean Manufacturing Implementation:
• Set up and develop each workstation according to Lean Manufacturing principles to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Scrap Management:
• Quickly identify and resolve any issues related to scrap materials.
• Component and Equipment Oversight:
• Maintain an updated list of standard components for future secondary equipment.
• Keep track of plant press specifications.
• Ensure all new equipment meets or surpasses internal and government safety standards, and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Cost and Process Improvement:
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to justify and achieve cost savings.
• Contribute innovative cost-saving ideas that exceed established goals.
• Process Workflow and Project Management:
• Support teams in developing process workflows, including documenting workflow diagrams and work cell layouts, particularly for projects involving post-mold equipment.
• Manage project budgets and control costs, ensuring projects are completed on time.
• Equipment Handling and Training:
• Oversee the receipt and setup of production equipment.
• Provide training to personnel on equipment operation and setup.
• Develop written instructions for the setup and operation of new equipment.
• Monitor and track the performance of equipment used in production.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school, plus five to seven years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Plastic Injection Molding and Automotive
• Technical Knowledge:
• Familiarity with standard quality practices and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to read tooling prints, interpret various forms of instructions (written, oral, diagram, or schedule), and develop basic procedures and job instructions.
• Problem-Solving Skills:
• Proven ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Background in the Automotive Industry.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Requirements:
• Frequent walking and sitting, with occasional standing and manual tasks including using hands to feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasional lifting and moving of items up to 45 pounds, along with part inspection involving constant box handling, labeling, and detailed inspection work.
• Vision requirements include close and color vision.
• Work Environment:
• Regular exposure to moving machinery; loose-fitting clothing is prohibited to prevent accidents.
• Occasional exposure to extreme heat and vibrations; noise levels are generally moderate.
• Some outdoor work may be required, and weekend shifts may be necessary if the plant operates during weekends.

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.