Engineering Manager

Job Introduction

• Direct the daily engineering activities for the advanced engineering, current engineering and quoting activities.

Major Responsibilities

• Able to direct the day to day activities of engineering department associates to ensure effectiveness and timeliness
• Processing and reviewing quotes for new business and engineering changes Interact effectively with customers and suppliers
• Review proposed processes for tools, checking fixtures and weld lines ensuring that customer quality requirements are maintained while achieving quoted cycle times
• Ensure all customer dates for new programs and engineering changes are met
• Mentor engineering staff to ensure proper development within their given disciplines
• Commitment to continuous improvement and work place safety
• Warranty Management
• Team Player
• TS16949 awareness and adherence
• ISO14001 awareness and adherence
• Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts awareness and adherence
• Enforce company and safety rules, document violations and propose necessary disciplinary actions
• Perform regular workplace inspections
• Conduct safety talks, staff meetings and department/line meetings
• Be involved in accident/incident investigation programs
• Ensure that new employees are trained on department hazards and safe operation of equipment
• Correct or commend health and safety performance
• Conduct performance appraisals for workers’ safety performance
• Commitment to continuous improvement and work place safety
• Work within the guidelines of the Employee Handbook Any other requests deemed reasonable by Automotive management

Knowledge and Education

• Engineering Degree - focus in mechanical engineering preferred
• Extensive knowledge in the processing of tools, dies and integrated flexible assembly cells in the production Stamping, CNC Bending, Hydroforming, Laser, CNC Machining, E Coating, Steel and Aluminum Assembly

Work Experience

• 7 to 10 years work related experience
• Experience working for in a Tier 1 automotive company

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent program management and organizational skills