Manager, Manufacturing Engineering I

Objective of the Position: Directs and coordinates all manufacturing engineering activities at the plant for products, services or ideologies by performing duties personally or through subordinates. Approves all engineering/drawing changes and tooling design and improvements. Initiates and implements cost reduction and quality improvement projects.

Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Coordination of Manufacturing Engineering activities after product has launched for the plant assigned.
• Researches and formulates new manufacturing & quality improvement projects that involve improved methods, standards, tools, practice
• Communicates with company personnel and suppliers / vendors to resolve project /quality / customer issues, timing plans, equipment design and delivery strategies, project launch timing and details, engineering changes, etc.
• Reviews and analyses proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible application justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds. Conducts experiments and studies utilizing technology proposals to generate factual data on technology / process capabilities to support proposals.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports in order to inform management of current status of projects
• Initiates, manages and follows cost reduction projects to reduce manufacturing cost and the cost and consumption of consumables
• Interfaces with production to coordinate / resolve daily problem issues, needed improvements and future plans for manufacturing
• Ensure robustness of manufacturing data, routings, BOM, etc.

Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years' working as a Manufacturing Engineering in processing development.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working for a manufacturing supplier preferably automotive.
• Minimum five years' experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Training in Lean Manufacturing Methods
• Ability to travel domestically by car or plane.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports and projections.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and write correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
• Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.