Engineering manager

Engineering manager Woburn, MA Job Details $120 - $135 a day 2 hours ago Qualifications Investment Manufacturing management Strategic management Contract review Report writing 3D CAD modeling Operations management Six Sigma Green Belt ISO standards 5 years Project planning Bachelor of Science Engineering Tooling design Six Sigma methodology implementation Engineering process optimization GMP Technical report writing ROI Administrative experience Change management Team development Talent pipeline development Supervising experience Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Mastercam Continuous improvement Mentoring Prototype creation Design controls Budgeting Productivity software Root cause analysis Supplier selection Senior level NX Cross-functional collaboration Project leadership Cross-functional team management Leadership Manufacturing company experience Prototypes Communication skills Implementing lean manufacturing processes Cross-functional communication Overseeing training Engineering validation CNC machining New product launch experience Staff development Full Job Description Position Summary The Engineering Manager reports to the Plant Leader and is responsible for managing, planning, directing, and coordinating the Manufacturing and Product Development engineering departments. This position plays a vital role as a member of the plant leadership team and is instrumental in leading continuous improvement efforts, process efficiency improvements, validating processes and lean manufacturing initiatives. Accountable for the creation, development, design, and improvement of products in conformance with all regulations required for all products produced. Also, is responsible for the selection or design of all special production/inspection machinery and tooling necessary to maintain manufacturing operations at competitive levels. Providing leadership to the engineering group, the role is focused on exceeding plant objectives and supporting the overall operations of the business unit. Principle Responsibilities Serves as a member of the Management Team and contributes through functional expertise, counsel, and experience with meeting current and long-range business strategies and plans. Acts as a leader/liaison between Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Global PMO, Quality, Operations and Customer Service to meet or exceed customer and business expectations. Communicates and acts as liaison with other departments to facilitate engineering support to the facility and customers and prepare written/technical (can you clarify the computer?) reports concerning engineering. Plans, conducts, and directs product development and manufacturing engineering projects to support the machining manufacturing processes which are difficult and complex in nature, necessitating the application of engineering knowledge and Lean Manufacturing skills. Administers an engineering program of high technical competence and judgment, ensuring sound technical medical device engineering. May originate and apply new and unique engineering methods and procedures - Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, Design Control, Risk Management, etc. Responsible for product and process development, launch and support including contract review, process validations, prototype development, pre-production operations, pilot production lots, transfer to full production and on-going support. Responsible for site change control system, including Engineering Chanage Order and Process Change Order processes supporting CI, problem solving, and customer requested change initiatives. Responsible for new business quoting activities through cross-functional team collaboration, value proposition, and timeline development as well as coordinate legacy product pricing initiatives. Support Capital Project budgeting activities and investment initiatives including vendor/machine selection and Business Case/ROI, justification development and presentation. Performs administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the engineering operations, including provision for the selection and employee counseling and motivation, meeting organization goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring the work performed within the engineering group. Supervises, coordinates, trains, coaches, mentors, develops, and reviews the work of assigned staff. Coordinates site Engineering CO-OP program for talent pipeline development (as applicable) Administers company rules, regulations, policies, and ethics governing employment. Maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned or necessitated by business conditions or changes. Occasionally travels to customers and suppliers.

Qualification Requirements Credentials/Experience:

BS. Degree in an Engineering field and 10+ years of experience in high precision CNC manufacturing and/or product development engineering or 15+ years of experience in high precision CNC manufacturing and/or product development engineering Experience in leading and managing people in a manufacturing environment

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

At least 5 years of experience in the Medical Device or Aerospace industry preferred Experience with validation and verification in a GMP ISO Medical Device environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience using 3D Solid Modeling/Manufacturing software, i.e. NX, Solidworks, MasterCAM or similar Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experience, SSGB or SSBB certification (desired) A disciplined approach to project management, problem solving, and customer relations Quote Development experience including part, process and NRE cost-modeling, and outsource selection Exceptional team building, coaching, and communication skills Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.