Tecomet, Inc · 1 day ago
Engineer Manager
Tecomet, Inc is a leader in precision manufacturing, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to lead the Manufacturing Engineering team. This role involves driving process improvements, managing talent, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing operations and safety programs.
ManufacturingPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Recruiting, Retaining, and Managing Talent. Find the best technical talent, put them in the best positions to help Tecomet win and actively support them. Creates followership through collaboration
Leading by example with communication and collaboration - ensure open communication both within the engineering team and the broader site as well as outside of the 4 walls to other facilities and group/corporate functions. Actively share/receive best practices and lessons learned
Being a player-coach, actively engage with the teams on work but able to detach, elevate and provide leadership as needed across site and broader business
Actively encouraging and supporting talent development and growth including individual development plans and succession planning, as well as performance improvement planning where needed
Building People, the Team, and the Organization. Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis. Actively manage the Engineering Skills Inventory for the site team and use for planning
Coaching and mentoring Engineering/Technical staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer. Provide regular and balanced feedback to team members
Establishing clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals)
Expressing pride in staff and encouraging them to feel good about their accomplishments. Ensure recognition and rewards are provided as well as real time feedback where appropriate
Empowering and driving individuals and the team to continuously improve themselves to grow as well as improve the business
Acting with Absolute Integrity at all times and casts the shadow of a leader with sound judgment, transparency, humility, and self-awareness
Drive Innovation & Growth in partnering with site leadership team and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team to define, develop and implement a near and long-range productivity road map and funnel aligned with group and corporate strategies and roadmaps
Chart the Course and encourages the team to look at new technologies and methods both within Tecomet and externally via benchmarking, research, and networking
Be the technical lead and “service provider” for the site general manager and be an active member of the site leadership staff. Drive high service level for site through the engineering team
Lead engineering support to help meet or exceed targets in safety, quality, and delivery for the site. Build problem solving capability in team to develop solutions to customer and site pain points
Identify creative ways to improve productivity and reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems including driving CIP/COGS savings for site
Support Advance/Project Engineering with NPI initiatives for the site. Provide core teams with required manufacturing engineering support to effectively execute NPI programs as well as AME initiatives
Own, manage, and improve engineering documentation and systems for the site including:
BOMs, routings, item masters
In process drawings & work instructions
CNC and other automation programs
PFMEAs (Own) and Measurement/Inspection Plans (with Quality)
Continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
Provide support via resources or data/information for quoting of parts at the site
Support equipment evaluations following Advance/Project Engineering and corporate guidance. Provide inputs and feedback for new areas of technology or equipment to explore
Partner with site GM and controller to own site CAPEX plan and connection to corporate process and prioritization
Actively support NPI core teams on process design, development, validation, and launch for the site including IQ/OQ/PQ through validations and launch
Ensure technical support from team for Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFMA) efforts
Leads through TBS - is relentless in driving lean thinking and application in a consistent, structured manner throughout the site and when needed, across Tecomet including standardization and best practices deployment
Promote and develop site maintenance plan with extreme focus on vendor relationship building, creating a network for repair support, promoting predictive and preventive maintenance mindset, and leading a team of maintenance technicians to reduce downtime and sustain production
Cultivates a culture of safety first and leads the sites safety program, proposes improvements, and attends to general EHS guidelines
Manages the planning and allocation of staff resources, training requirements and prioritization of projects. Generate and measure tangible development opportunities for direct reports
Supports Quality Systems programs and requirements through enablement of SPC, process software development & validation and ECO process support
Demonstrate independent understanding and application of core GMP fundamentals, including but not limited to: Data Integrity (DI), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree with preferred concentration in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
At least 10+ years of related experience in discrete manufacturing environments that includes precision machining
Preferred
MS in Engineering field and/or MBA a plus
10+ years of medical or aerospace precision machining/manufacturing experience preferred
5+ years of technical management/supervisory experience preferred
LEAN, Six Sigma, or other problem-solving/process-improvement certifications, overall continuous improvement mindset
PMP certification Preferred but not a requirement
Proven experience to maintenance and repair programs
Proven track record of safety implementation and leadership
Experience in a manufacturing environment developing manufacturing standards, manufacturing process in a precision machining environment and with statistical capability experience
Experience in problem solving methodologies, root cause analysis, SPC, CAPA, Non conformance management
Basic financial acumen preferred - P&L knowledge, cost management, capital budgeting
Extensive knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering philosophies and processes including methods and standards
Prefer experience operating in lean manufacturing environments - proven practitioner ideal
Experience managing projects large and complex in scope - PMP certification past or present a plus with ability to manage a portfolio of site projects through team effectively preferred
Proven track record in communication - verbal, written, and active listening
Ability to coach and mentor the technical team with emphasis on teamwork, simplicity, prioritization & execution, accountability, and building other leaders
Company
Tecomet, Inc
Tecomet develops proven, full-spectrum scalable manufacturing solutions for leading medical device technology, aerospace, and defense companies for whom exceptional quality is critical.
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