What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Miraclon Corporation?
About us:
Miraclon is the home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, which have helped transform flexographic printing for more than a decade. The technology, including the industry-leading FLEXCEL NX and FLEXCEL NX Ultra Systems, and FLEXCEL NX Print Suite that enables PureFlexo™ Printing, maximizes on-press efficiency, delivers higher quality and overall best-in-class results. With a focus on pioneering image science, innovation, and collaboration with industry partners and customers, Miraclon is committed to the future of flexo and continues to be positioned to lead the charge. Find out more at www.miraclon.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.
About this Position:
The Engineering Manager reports to the Plant Manager and will have hands-on supervisory leadership of the engineering teams and the coordination of activities in the engineering department, including safety, quality, training, scheduling, maintenance, productivity, inventory control and cost.
What defines this job?
- Be the primary technical resource for the plant in developing, planning, mentoring, and coaching in all steps involved in the production of flexographic film and printing plates.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements in plant performance to optimize product volume, quality yields, and flow in accordance with business needs and requirements
- Assist Plant Management in application development and scale-up of major programs
- Provide mentoring and development to process engineer staff (6-8 person team)
- Use statistical techniques to improve process capability, use failure analysis methodology to investigate, and find root causes.
- Recommend/implement equipment related to capital projects and/or upgrades for continuous improvement to drive improved customer satisfaction or cost reduction initiatives
- Maintain and work according to Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 90001
- Use Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping
- Train plant personnel on QMS procedures and work instructions related to manufacturing processes
- Other related duties as apparent or assigned
What do we ask?
The preferred candidate will have the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemical degree or other technical programs suitable to business.
- Minimum five years’ experience working in the film coating and/or resin extrusion field with emphasis in continuous process.
- Hands-on knowledge of coatings and coating systems is preferred.
- Working knowledge of ISO 90001 quality standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills using industry standards such as 8D, Fishbone, Five Why’s or similar tools.
- Experience with PFMEA or other risk management analysis. Working knowledge of mechanical design with a proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software program.
- Experience leading small to medium sized projects using Project Management tools.
- Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Able to travel throughout the U.S. and/or internationally as needed (minimally, 10%.)
- Able to pass a background check and be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
