La-Z-Boy Incorporated · 2 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Monroe, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLa-Z-Boy Incorporated is an industry-leading organization focused on transforming comfort through innovative manufacturing processes. The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers to plan, design, and develop new technologies to modernize manufacturing while ensuring efficiency and quality in production operations.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with management, Research and Development (R & D) engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, automation opportunities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate efficient and effective production processes
Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and specifications. Perform/participate in DFMA and FEMA workshops to achieve the best design for new processes
Provides expertise and collaborates in the preparation and review of capital projects/proposals and R&A documentation which includes presenting a business case, project scope, timing, funding requirements, procedures, and resource requirements
Leads project teams or participate in project teams developing project plans that specify objectives, schedules, deliverables, funding, resource requirements, risks, contingencies, and assessing whether the benefits derived justify the expenditures
Investigate and recommend new and/or improved automated manufacturing equipment, assembly and material handling methods that increase productivity, reduce cost, improve safety and energy efficiencies and improve product quality
Works with equipment integrators and systems suppliers concerning specifications, quotes, terms, delivery and installation. Assist Procurement with negotiation of long-term relationship agreements and specific technological protection
Participates in cross functional meetings, seminars, vendor trips, and training sessions to effectively investigate and communicate new processing methods and equipment developments available that can increase productivity and reduce waste/cost. Utilizes statistical and mathematical methods of analysis to estimate future manufacturing requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 8-10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
3-5 years of supervisory / leadership experience
Up to 50% travel
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Business or Leadership
Formal Project Management experience; KT methodology
Experience with MS Office, MS Project and MS Visio application software, as well as mainframe applications
Experience with process improvement tools such as ISO 9000, Lean Manufacturing, TPS, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5-S, VFM, RCPS, VPM, DFM and FMEA
SolidWorks 3D and/or AutoCAD experience developing mechanical parts, systems, and facility drawings
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Basic Life Insurance
401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
9-11 paid holidays each year
Two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire
Personal time (non-exempt only)
State mandated sick time
Company
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
La-Z-Boy Incorporated brings the transformational power of comfort to people, homes, and communities around the world—a mission that began when our founders invented the iconic recliner in 1927.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (5)
2023 (1)
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2021 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1987-08-20IPO
Leadership Team
Melinda Whittington
President and CEO
Recent News
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