Manager, Engineering

Engineer Manager

Build innovative solutions and design the future.
You can pursue your potential at Tecomet by working with a dedicated team to solve complex challenges, in partnership with industry-leading clients in medical device technology, aerospace, and defense industries. With the backing of our steadfast brand, you can be a part of the next era of manufacturing by bringing bold ideas to life and building products that improve on the status quo.

What’s In It For You:

At Tecomet, we believe that everyone makes a difference and contributes to our overall success. We are a team bound together by pride in our work and dedication to our craft. Our leadership team shares the company’s strategic direction so our workforce can remain informed and attain our internal goals and objectives.

Let’s talk about what we have to offer:

• Competitive pay and benefit packages
• Health Benefits start on day one
• 401k available with company match
• 9 Paid Holidays with 2 Floating Holidays
• PTO offered

POSITION SUMMARY
The Engineering Manager reports to the Plant Leader and is responsible for managing, planning, directing and coordinating the Manufacturing and Product Development engineering departments. This position plays a vital role as a member of the plant leadership team and is instrumental in leading continuous improvement efforts, process efficiency improvements, validating processes and lean manufacturing initiatives. Accountable for the creation, development, design and improvement of products in conformance with all regulations required for all products produced. Also, is responsible for the selection or design of all special production machinery and tooling necessary to maintain manufacturing operations at competitive levels. Providing leadership to the engineering group, the role is focused on exceeding plant objectives and supporting the overall operations of the business unit.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a member of the Management Team and contributes through functional expertise, counsel, and experience with meeting current and long-range business strategies and plans. Acts as a leader/liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Quality, Operations and Customer Service to meet or exceed customer and business expectations.
• Communicates and acts as liaison with other departments to facilitate engineering support to the facility and customers and prepare written/computer reports concerning engineering.
• Plans, conducts, and directs product development and manufacturing engineering projects to support the machining manufacturing processes which are difficult and complex in nature, necessitating the application of engineering knowledge and Lean Manufacturing skills.
• Administers an engineering program of high technical competence and judgment, ensuring sound technical medical device engineering. May originate and apply new and unique engineering methods and procedures – Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, Design Control, Risk Management, etc.
• Responsible for product and process development, launch and support including: contract review, process validations, prototype development, pre-production operations, pilot production lots, transfer to full production and on-going support.
• Performs those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the engineering operations, including provision for the selection and employee counseling and motivation, meeting organization goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring the work performed within the engineering group.
• Supervises, coordinates, trains, coaches, mentors, develops and reviews the work of assigned staff.
• Administers company rules, regulations, policies and ethics governing employment.
• Maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessitated by business conditions or changes.
• Occasionally travels to customers and suppliers.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

• B.S. Degree in an Engineering field and 10 years of experience in high precision CNC manufacturing and/or product development engineering or 15 years of experience in high precision CNC manufacturing and/or product development engineering
• Experience in leading and managing people in a manufacturing environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Computer literate with Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

• A disciplined approach to project management and customer relations
• Exceptional team building, coaching, and communication skills

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PREFERRED

• At least 5 years of experience in the Medical Device or Aerospace industry preferred
• Experience with validation and verification in a GMP ISO Medical Device environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.