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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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What they do
A Manufacturing Project Manager maintains relations between the manufacturing company and the clients to which it sells and distributes. They manage a variety of accounts and projects; they also assess new build plans, assess various procedures in the production process, and maintain an open line of communication with vendors and clients. The project manager works with the company's customers directly to assess and help meet their needs. In addition, the project manager has responsibilities in the direct manufacturing facility. They ensure that safety guidelines are met and any potential risks are eliminated.
$108,407 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Leads the New Project Launch Engineering department to meet customer demand and achieve profit margin goals.
- Oversees preparation and implementation of product launches, specification changes, and process changes.
- Defines and recommends purchase of capital equipment; prepares investment budgets and payback analyses.
- Prepares and manages implementation plans for new part projects.
- Reviews, approves, and creates manufacturing work instructions.
- Creates or updates routings in the ERP system.
- Conducts time studies and labor analyses to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Defines quality plans in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
- Analyzes technical requirements and specifications against internal process capabilities.
- Participates in RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes to ensure technical feasibility.
- Drives lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.