Engineering Manager - Appliance Manufacturing

DETAILS: ENGINEERING MANAGER

Title: ENGINEERING MANAGER

Compensation: $125k-$150k base (D.O.E) plus strong bonus plan, excellent benefits package

Start Date: ASAP

OVERVIEW: ENGINEERING MANAGER

We are searching for an Engineering Manager to join a great team with the desire to continue growing and the opportunity to impact an industry-leading organization. If you are looking to make a change where you can impact the core value and products of an organization, please give us a call and consider more information.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: ENGINEERING MANAGER

• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience leading a world-class manufacturing engineering team
• Demonstrated experience in driving down manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving product quality
• Related Bachelors Degree is preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES: ENGINEERING MANAGER

• Promote professional development of entire engineering team for business unit. Continually challenge engineering team by constantly raising the bar of performance and leading by example.
• Manage day-to-day activities of Engineering team. Provide necessary resources, direction, technical expertise and deadlines as well as all necessary support in primary role of designing and developing commercial foodservice equipment.
• Oversee account, production and manufacturing engineering activities through 2nd tier functional leadership team. Set priorities for leadership team in these functional areas.
• Work closely with front line management to make sure division and business unit goals and performance are supported by departmental goals and performance.
• Set strategic goals for entire department in support of business unit and division goals.
• Continually improve processes and procedures to reduce lead time, improve communication and smooth workflow through organization.
• Promote “Design for Lean Manufacturing” methodology and ensure its use.
• Support and contribute to development and implementation of design standards.
• Support and participate in Design Review Process between engineering and other departments.
• Work closely with quality and regulatory departments.
• Review and approve incoming requests. Set work assignments for these requests among the engineers.
• Support engineering request database and further development of same as needed.
• Manage project specific budgets and timelines for certain research and development projects.
• Interacts with engineering and manufacturing to solve complex mechanical, electrical and refrigeration problems.
• Assists purchasing in price negotiations and identification of new sources.
• Coordinates with Human Resources, all aspects of employee relations including, but not limited to, employee interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, disciplinary action, complaints, scheduling, training and development etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance on the job site, including by not limited to customer sites, is required.

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