JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of engineering, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to effectively solve problems with diverse groups of people.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively interface with engineers, managers, and customers.
• Well-developed leadership and planning skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and coordinate activities of others and to focus on major project resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately, on time, and on budget.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Seven years of engineering experience.
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.

• Reviews project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Manages assigned projects from conception to end of life.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Provides input at customer site by suggesting alternate designs to reduce manufacturing cost.
• Supports MEC sales department in serving our customers.
• Trains and develops project engineers and improves systems used by engineering group.
• Investigates and implements best practices for engineering function.
• Leads high-performance engineering and maintenance team by directing work, demonstrating best practices, and managing roadblocks.
• Develops and initiates new technologies, process improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs.
• Proposes business solutions related to product safety initiatives, annual strategic/situational planning, long-term planning, and supplier relationship agreements.