GNS North America, Inc. · 2 days ago
Engineering Manager
Canton, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGNS North America, Inc. is a leader in conventional stamping, welding, and assembly services. The Engineering Manager will provide leadership for all aspects of Plant Engineering, focusing on maximizing production volume while achieving quality and cost targets.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Roberto Chavez
Responsibilities
Manages all engineering activities of the assigned facility including equipment controls and capital projects
Directs department activities to design new processes, modify existing process and/or designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures
Directs personnel activities of department, such as recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations
Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to both plan and optimize current projects
Responsible for facilitating improvement projects to help drive cost reduction, process improvement, safety and compliance
Collaborates with management, production, and corporate 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
Actively participates in Engineering Change Activities in both participation and by assignment of the appropriate plant personnel to ensure that all aspects of the E.C. are captured and implemented as planned
Provides feed-back and direction to the Corporate Engineering team to ensure that equipment and processes are adequately specified to support new product launches and equipment upgrades
Works with the Leadership team to strengthen the overall effectiveness of the site
Maintains the plant and facilities using on-site labor; as well as contracted companies, controlling costs and ensuring safety and compliance to all safe work practices and programs
Leads and participates in continuous improvement initiatives with end goal of increasing plant safety, improve OEE and quality
Fosters Company’s Values throughout the organization by living them daily
Acts as a good steward of the Company’s resources and exemplifies the values of the Company
Ensures personal and departmental compliance with all Company policies, procedures, values, ethics, and rules (including our Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery policies), taking appropriate corrective steps as necessary
Maintains and promotes a safe work environment through ownership of Company safety program
Supports and enforces the Company’s equal employment opportunity policy and actions, immediately reporting violations to supervisor and the Human Resources Representative
Ensures that personal conduct and work area is free from any form of harassment (sexual, racial, religious, etc.), immediately reporting violations to supervisor and the Human Resources representative
Supports Company’s quality and environmental policies and programs and ensures programs’ requirements specified for positions within the department are met; meeting quality/environment requirements specified by production drawings, bills of materials, control plans, policies, work instructions, and procedures
Ensures that self and all employees actively participate in and successfully complete appropriate training (on-the-job, classroom, etc.) and that all training provided is evaluated and that proper documentation is provided for accurate maintenance of the employee’s training record
Maintains frequent, regular two-way communication with employees to provide information on the state of the business and their performance, establishing an environment of trust
Meets with employees regularly to discuss their performance, with formal written performance reviews completed at least annually using the employee’s job description as a basis for appraisal
Meets with supervisor at least once per year to review job performance using this job description as a basis for appraisal
Supports quality and environmental management systems as required
Performs other miscellaneous duties consistent with this position
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned Engineers
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with preference in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related technical field required
Minimum of 10 years of related experience within a manufacturing environment (preferably in the automotive industry)
1-3 years of experience in a leadership position or equivalent combination of education and experience
Welding and stamping experience required
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Good understanding of KPI's
Proven project management, planning, scheduling and prioritizing skills to meet goals
Ability to read electrical, mechanical and hydraulic prints/schematics
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or government regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural instructions
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
Preferred
Hot stamping experience is strongly preferred
Experience with Heat treat preferred
Lean Black Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt and/or PMP certification preferred
Company
GNS North America, Inc.
GNS America’s core business is in metal stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly.
201-500 employees
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