*essential functions*:
- coordinate multiple new product launch programs and initiatives with respect to manufacturing systems.
- lead and manages other manufacturing engineers in large capital projects (>1million $)
- develop cost estimates on machining and assembly process within projects assigned.
- estimate and manage capital requests for equipment within projects assigned.
- act as liaison between suppliers and new equipment installations.
- acts as liaison/project manager with manufacturing plants personnel on major project changes and operations improvement projects.
- participates in review of and provides related technical and directional input regarding operations related standards and strategies.
- supervise engineering team and manufacturing team to execute and deliver products within approved timelines and budget.
- conduct regular project meetings with management and team members to track project status and progress.
- identify, create, and update related corporate standards and strategies.
- capable of mentoring and training fellow employees to ame on their own area of technical expertise.
- work with cocs to drive processes to completion.
able to create the right relationships to ensure project deadlines are met.
*management & supervisory responsibilities*:
- job *is* *not directly* responsible for managing other employees.
co-ops or students may report to this position.
*knowledge*:
- advanced knowledge of assembly and machining practices
- advanced fixturing and tooling design knowledge
- advanced computer/cad systems familiarity
- advanced knowledge of demand/capacity planning
- advanced understanding of statistical analysis
*experience*:
- bachelor's degree in engineering with 15 years of related experience or master's degree in engineering with 10 years related experience
- demonstrated engineering support for complex manufacturing facilities of at least 100,000sq ft facilities
- large project and/or program management experience
- due diligence and mergers and acquisition experience
- advanced automotive or aerospace experience
- machining knowledge a plus
- general international and more specific experience in mexico required
*skills*:
- able to work to directed priorities with little to no supervision.
- demonstrated the ability to set priorities, identify risks and opportunities.
- excellent project management skills.
- excellent oral and written communication skills.
- able to work in and lead a diverse work group and in diverse work cultures as well as independently.
- excellent statistical analysis skills.
- excellent six sigma analysis skills.
- must act with sense of urgency and be able to lead and energize others to work the same to achieve organizational goals/objectives.
- excellent problem-solving skills.
- demonstrated expertise in cost estimating of equipment, and labor overhead
*education/certifications*:
- bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline
- master's degree a plus
- formalized training in business finance a plus
- formalized training in statistical techniques
- project/program management; pmi certification a plus
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