Product Engineering Lead

Location: Simsbury,Connecticut
Expected Start Date: Jul 10, 2024
Salary: $110,000 - $135,000

The Manufacturing Engineering Leader will be responsible for leading a team of Product Engineers supporting the Linear Transfer Systems Value Stream.? The Manufacturing Engineering Lead has the following main areas of responsibility:

• Drive and support execution of your team's projects in all areas:
• Mentors on and leads implementation of lean manufacturing processes
• Advocates for design for manufacturability on development programs
• Supports risk assessments and mitigation plans, TDP reviews, design reviews, bid and proposal activities, problem solving and failure investigations
• Complete ownership of technical aspects of product lines assigned
• Work with the Production Manager to assign and prioritize work
• Drive continuous improvement activities including lean cell conversion, SPC implementation and SMED
• Support customer interface activities, problem resolution, and employee relations
• Manage and grow your team's talent and capabilities to align with current and future company needs
• Facilitate a successful team-based organization

Requirements:

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or project experience required, 10 or more years' experience preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis
• Problem solving/root cause analysis, leadership of multi-function technical teams, project management, technical writing and cost estimating experience
• Background in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of explosive material ordnance devices and/or missile/launch vehicle systems as well as experience with developing manufacturing processes is beneficial.
• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted product