What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position at Watchfire?
Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager for Signworks reports directly to the Director of Signworks Manufacturing. This position's primary focus is technical leadership of direct reports, process development and planning, machine evaluation and application, training / teaching, decision making, communication, and project management. This individual must be a stable positive role model for direct reports and make themselves available over a wide range of hours to a wide range of business concerns.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the MFE team to document manufacturing capabilities and efficient production methods.
- Develop new manufacturing processes by assisting direct reports with writing and analyzing capital expenditure requests, re-engineering equipment, and guiding designs on tooling, fixtures, and material handling equipment.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve manufacturing processes utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, and parts, machines, tooling, and personnel.
- Lead discussions on product improvements and facilitate Engineering Change Requests.
- Advise all affected departments regarding process effects resulting from product changes and vice versa.
- Manage projects individually and by leading the MFE team as necessary. Includes conducting meetings and coordinating with other employees, suppliers, and outside contractors.
- Communicate with and develop vendors on technical specifications and quality standards.
- Assist Manufacturing Technicians in troubleshooting and returning equipment to the correct working order.
- Regularly attend training on subjects important to Watchfire and stay informed of industry practices and standards.
- Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch in and around tightly configured equipment. Occasionally lift and carry 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move 75 pounds.
- Provide onsite supervision of direct reports, contractors, in-direct reports, and production personnel performing processes involving equipment, tools, and Watchfire property.
- Lead actions, with assistance from HR and direct supervision, if any disciplinary steps are taken with direct reports.
- Provide leadership and stability to direct reports during change and implementation of new duties by planning training steps and preparing the team.
Qualifications / Skills :
Education and Licensing
Benefits Include : Medical
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Life / ADD
Voluntary Life / ADD
Dependent Life / ADD
401k with Employer Match
Vacation
Personal Time
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
