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*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