What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at United Plastic Fabricating Inc?
Description
United Plastic Fabricating is the industry leader in the manufacture of plastic water tanks for the fire industry. In addition, we design and manufacture a variety of products for the industrial and transportation markets.
Manage teams responsible for providing technical direction with regards to product development, process improvements, automation, projects, problem-solving and information technology
Responsibilities:
Engineering
- Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
- Maintains deep understanding of all relevant standards (DVS, AWS) and engages with relevant associations and organizations (NFPA, FAMA, ABYC).
- Supports the organization in diagnosing and resolving both internal and external (i.e. warranty) quality issues
- Direct process improvement team including machine maintenance, new technology Implementation, and operational excellence. The team focus is to increase manufacturing capacity, improve efficiency, reduce production costs, reduce process and compliance risks, and maintain the validated state of equipment, systems, facilities and utilities.
Management
- Develop, acquire and preserve a high performing team. Manage and develop the team, including hiring, goal setting, performance management, coaching, projects and training
- Serve as the technical leader on product and project initiatives to help ensure continuous improvement
- Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
- Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
Information Technology
- Direct Information Technology team managing all IT technologies and technical IT infrastructures.
- Direct Automation team that develops, maintains, improves and implements code for the company product design applications.
Requirements
- B.S. Engineering degree (mechanical, industrial). Master's Degree Preferred
- 5 to 8 years of experience managing teams
- Strong LEAN experience.
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills.
- Effective ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks.
Excellent benefits including Medical, Life, Dental, Disability insurance, 401K with employer match, student loan assistance, and gainsharing!
Visit UPF’s website @ www.unitedplastic.com to visit our career page and submit your resume
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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