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We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager within our Automotive team. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager you will responsible for leading as well as developing the Manufacturing Engineering team whilst maintaining a Safety-First approach in all activities. This role drives manufacturing excellence by running the daily business in line with the budget and optimizing structures as well as processes by applying Lean Manufacturing methods and sharing best practices in global teams. Together with the team, this role ensures that equipment is specified correctly and complies with branch/country/region standards. As part of the Branch Management Team the role has close interactions with all areas to establish efficient processes to meet our customers’ needs.

So, what will you be doing as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager?

· Leading a safety-first approach maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention and environmental protection regulations of the facility to assure a safe and productive work environment free of any liabilities or defects. Ensures equipment safety is always met by making sure that equipment safety specifications are correct and fulfilled and branch/country/regional safety standards are adhered to.

· Develops and manages within the Manufacturing Engineering budget. Monitors quality and quantity of output of processes; takes appropriate action, including shutdown, to prevent scrap and assists others in investigations to determine causes of process defects, and downtime.

· Supports in DFM and DFSS in new product development. Designs and develops new manufacturing processes (including equipment specifications to support RFQ process) in line with latest technology advancements within global manufacturing standards.

· Prepares, reviews and submits manufacturing input into the quote cycle that ensures alignment with capabilities and competitiveness in the market.

· Leads team responsible for PLC control systems and Vision inspection systems and design of mechanical systems and tools to manufacture parts.

· Maintains document control and bills of material in ERP and IT systems.

· Tracks and executes requests for quote (RFQ’s) from Sales team through generation of manufacturing and tooling plans, costing estimates, and quotations for manufactured parts and tooling.

· Manages internal machine shop processes and injection mold design/repair processes.

· Serves as an action oriented, collaborative member of the local Branch Leadership Team.

· Represents the local Branch for technical engineering competence with Global functional teams supporting business activities.

· Optimizes manufacturing efficiency / lean excellence through flexible manufacturing structure, improvement through Lean Manufacturing methods within operations and optimizes production utilization and strategy. Maintains a culture of functional and Operational Excellence, supports 5S and lean initiatives.

· Ensure PFMEA, Process Flows and Work instructions are created and maintained. Manages plant layout to support lean process flow and optimization of total facility footage.

· Establishes and maintains appropriate internal capabilities and strengthens the organization (Succession Planning) through training, career development opportunities and recruiting as necessary to achieve Manufacturing objectives.

· Adherence to internal and external business processes and certifications synonymous with a large US Incorporation operating within the Automotive Industry and all other local legal requirements.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

· Bachelor’s Degree of technical studies (e.g. Mechanical, Industrial Engineering) Masters Degree preferred

P.Eng Certification

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operational leadership

· Automotive experience

· Experience in people management

· Experience in project management

Compensation

Salary range is $100,000 - $125,000 based on experience. In addition, we offer Great benefits including prescription, dental, optical, a company sponsored registered pension plan, optional RRSP, and more!

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

· Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.

· Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.

· Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.

· Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett Dynamics, a business unit of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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