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Dexter Magnetic Technologies · 2 months ago

Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $220K/yr

15+ years exp

Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in various industries. The Director of Manufacturing Engineering will lead the Operations team, ensuring technical resources are effectively deployed to improve quality, reduce costs, and optimize manufacturing processes.

ComputerManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical and personal leadership to the manufacturing engineering team

Collaborate with peer groups across Permag to identify, develop, and improve manufacturing processes

Manage, lead and status multiple projects concurrently

Drive initiatives to improve processes and innovation. This may include implementing new manufacturing technologies, such as automation and / or mechanization

Ensure timely release of engineering documentation and related technical processes

Manage workflow and balance engineering and production priorities across the factory

Work closely with factory leadership and program managers to meet design, build, and test milestones for various programs

Ensure teams apply robust, consistent, and reliable engineering fundamentals and processes to ensure product integrity and process capability

Work closely with direct reports to develop team goals and promote professional development

Manage roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the team

Manage resources to support new advanced manufacturing processes

Participate in and/or lead causal analyses related to new and sustaining products

Manage department budgets, staffing levels and capital equipment needs

Ensure safety remains a primary focus across all the functional teams

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringComplex Hardware ManufacturingValue AnalysisTechnical LeadershipFinancial ManagementProcess ImprovementProject ManagementTeam DevelopmentSafety FocusLean-6Sigma Certification

Required

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university

15+ years of relevant engineering and manufacturing support experience

Advanced experience in complex hardware manufacturing (i.e. Grinding, CNC machining, additively manufactured components, welding, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, complex assembly and acceptance testing)

Experience managing multi-functional engineering teams in a production environment

Experience in developing and managing to department financial targets

In-depth understanding of manufacturing engineering and test engineering principles

Advanced experience with Value Analysis and Value Engineering techniques

Previous experience and success in developing/starting new manufacturing processes

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder)