Manufacturing Engineering Manager

United Alloy (UA) is the leading brand when to comes to metal fabrication and powder coating. UA produces the highest quality leak-proof metal fuel tanks, reservoirs, skids, frames, chassis, trailers, heavy metal fabrications, and complex weldments. At UA, our culture produces actively engaged people with sustainable results: safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Each employee acts with a sense of ownership, takes initiative to problem solve, and is committed to the company’s mission, their team, and themselves.

In addition to our ISO 9001 certification, UA has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business. While we’re proud of these distinctions, one credentials stand above all others: our extensive list of long-term satisfied Fortune 500 OEM customers.

Be a part of an exciting growth initiative as we expand our operations with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Vandalia, OH. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization and building a strong foundation for success.

Benefits: In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.

• Key Employee Incentive Plan (KEIP)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Responsible Time Off (RTO) 
• 401(k) with company match
• Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave and FMLA
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account 
• Tuition Reimbursement

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position oversees the engineering work related to developing and improving manufacturing processes while working closely with multiple departments across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Manufacturing Engineering team by providing guidance, assigning projects, and providing training where necessary to properly support production operations and business growth initiatives.
• Lead manufacturing operations through problem identification and resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that will reduce safety risks, improve process ergonomics, reduce cost, improve efficiency, and/or improve quality.
• Maintain and update a library of process equipment documents (procedures, SOPs, flow charts, plant layouts, etc.)
• Evaluation/monitoring of processes to determine efficiency improvements and reduction of scrap and rework opportunities.
• Responsible for assisting in the implementation of new and existing equipment to develop manufacturing cells that optimize production efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce safety risks, improve process ergonomics, reduce cost, improve efficiency, reduce scrap/rework and/or improve quality.
• Assists in evaluating equipment to determine capabilities, optimal usage, process flow, layout, and capacities.
• Work with the process engineering team to develop and recommend welding systems, weld fixtures, robotics, and consumables.
• Troubleshoot problems with production operators and recommend corrective action.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field highly preferred.
• 8 years of related Engineering and manufacturing experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and solid working knowledge of metal fabrication processes and materials.
• Well-developed human relations / people management skills; able to delegate authority and provide guidance, direction, goals, feedback, and discipline. Easily able to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make quick and appropriate decisions.
• Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong overall computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD 
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

Work Environment 

Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.

United Alloy does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party staffing agencies or recruiters. We kindly request that agencies refrain from contacting us or submitting candidates for this role.