MAT Friction · 3 months ago
Product Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Air Compressors
Jackson, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMAT Holdings, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer with a strong presence in the air compressor industry. The Product Engineering Manager will direct and coordinate the activities of the Product Engineering department, focusing on product design, manufacturing processes, and team leadership to ensure high-quality production and customer satisfaction.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures
Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts
Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects
Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products
Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests
Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities
Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly
Be involved in new product gate reviews and review all new jobs for proper documentation and that the customer's needs are being addressed, as well as identifying ongoing needs for new as well as existing work
Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
Provide staff leadership, support, setting of goals and objectives, performance reviews, salary planning, career development and training
Act as a coach, creating energized and motivated teams
Qualification
Required
Ability to implement plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitments and overcomes resistance
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and look for ways to improve and promote quality
Proven cost consciousness working within approved budget and implementing cost saving measures
Capable of developing strategies to achieve organizational goals and adapting strategies to meet changing conditions
Problem solving and analyses, careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives and consequences
Presentation skills, the ability to communicate to an audience in a formal setting
Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service, anticipating customer needs and designing, promoting or supporting the delivery of products and services that exceed their expectations
A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to take initiative, to work independently of day-to-day supervision, and to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Thinks conceptually and intuitively, linking problems and symptoms to identify underlying issues and root causes
Makes sound decisions in a timely and confident manner
Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree desirable
5+ years experience in product engineering working in a manufacturing environment
Excellent leadership skills including project planning and the ability to adopt new technologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, SAP
Proficiency in CAD & CAD/CAM software. Experience in specialized engineering software a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
Career Advancement Program, training and development
Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
And More
Company
MAT Friction
Groupe industriel international, MAT développe, fabrique et distribue des équipements principalement pour le secteur de l'automobile (60% de son activité).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase