Job Description
Job Description
Reports To: Director of Operations
JOB SUMMARY:
The purpose of this job description is to provide a high-level overview of the role, scope, and responsibilities; other duties may be assigned as necessary. The Engineering Manager will provide overall direction to the engineering team's function through the development of policies and procedures consistent with our requirements and standards. They will help strategize, design, and manage projects at every stage, ensuring that the projects are completed efficiently, correctly, on budget, and on schedule. This position will direct engineering resources on the business unit in order to efficiently improve the manufacturing process and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Responsible for the engineering and manufacturing of all new, existing, and custom products
2) Responsible for the daily oversight of the engineering department members, and the manufacturing of new engineering design prototypes or changes to existing products.
3) A leader who can drive results through efficient project management, resource allocation, and task prioritization for multiple and simultaneous projects
4) Directs and coordinates engineering activities designed to improve shop floor practice aimed at reducing non-conformance and improving product quality and reliability
5) Assigns tasks to engineering team and technical personnel
6) Collaborate effectively with other key stakeholders in sales, product development, finance, supply chain, and production to ensure consistent and constructive communication so that departmental outputs are aligned with the overall vision and strategy of the company
7) Collaborates with the product development team during the design process to provide engineering solutions for the manufacturing and assembly of new products
8) Designs, implements, and refines product development, testing and manufacturing processes
9) Partners with sales production, and R&D to oversee the engineering of custom products
10) Must be able to identify manufacturing feasibility and profitability
11) Provides alternative solutions to ensure the highest probability of winning projects
12) Ability to analyze the engineering documentation process including 3D data, 2D drawings, cut lists, BOMs, cost-to- build, etc.
13) Serves as a leader, mentor, and coach to a team of engineers, designers, and drafters
14) Responsible for interpreting labor information requirements and cost information as it relates to product design and manufacturing.
15) Must be able to identify inefficiencies, provide guidance to production and ensure that BOMs (costs) are accurately defined, maintained, and disseminated.
16) Owns the product change request and product change notification process to ensure that any engineering changes are warranted, structurally sound, and cost-effective
17) Responsible for supporting quality assurance policies, programs, and initiatives
18) Ensures the professional growth of its team to increase engineering staff skills and to meet technological change requirements of the engineering function
19) Keeps abreast of engineering trends and developments through continued education
20) Other duties as assigned due to business needs
QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or other highly regulated industry
Experience having worked in a FAA regulated manufacturing and repair facility
Must be familiar with AS9100 standard and ISO 14001
Must be familiar with FAR 145, EASA and all applicable regulatory requirements and compliance
Experience with material and materials testing, particularly coated fabrics
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and manufacturing processes, including LEAN manufacturing
Strategic thinker with proven ability to anticipate and plan for the long-term while achieving near-term objectives
Demonstrated ability to build high performing teams
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position will serve as a leader for the Engineering Team
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
High proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills
Problem solving/analysis
Teamwork oriented and results driven
Basic Computer skills (windows Office Suite, and basic software)
Proficient in verbal and written communication
Good interpersonal skills and discretion
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate these as necessary
Capable of staying on task in a high-paced and deadline-based environment
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)