SUMMARY:

Plans, directs and coordinates activities of engineering department to design, manufacture, and test components, products, and relating tooling by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures. Provides cost estimates for production parts. Directs and coordinates activities of engineering personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets. Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases. Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products. Reviews and approves design changes. Work with designers to meet design standards. Directs purchasing activities for tooling, outside services. May be required to perform some duties of process, mechanical, and electrical engineering in their absence. Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to help understand unplanned equipment downtime, implement predictive maintenance solutions and performance optimization. This job description should not be construed as a complete or detailed list of duties. Employee may be assigned to perform other duties by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, supervision and evaluation of the engineering department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or minimum of seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry, SPC

QC. REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

6-Sigma, SPC Lean Management, preferred but not required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Blueprint reading a must. Hand held measuring instruments - caliper - micrometers. Must possess good people skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. No other unusual physical demands associated with this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This job description should not be construed as a complete or detailed list of duties. Employee may be assigned to perform other duties by the supervisor.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Bereavement leave Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship? What are your salary requirements?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Manufacturing engineering: 7 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Port Huron, MI 48060 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person