Engineering Manager at Superior Essex

Hoisington, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Cost Reduction, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Information Technologies, Process Documentation, Project Leadership, Design Of Experiments, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Six Sigma, Microsoft Office

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Accountable for ensuring that manufacturing capabilities are optimized for efficiency of direct labor, cost effectiveness, and quality. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Oversees product development, raw material and production trials assigned or designated by the plant. * Implements and/or monitors cost reduction projects ensuring cost targets are met and product quality is maintained. * Ensures that product costs and database systems are accurate and current. * Oversees the application of Lean Manufacturing principles in operations, including process layouts, assembly equipment, process flow, and any interfacing with the maintenance department for physical plant resource issues. * Works with operations, maintenance, and quality to identify continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities. * Troubleshoots productivity, quality, and parts issues in manufacturing, determining root cause, correcting problems, and instituting processes to prevent the same (or similar) issues from recurring. * Maintains and improves information technologies. * Ensures that processes and procedures are documented and current. * Implements and/or monitors process improvement efforts pertaining to plant layout, work methods, and equipment. * Documents and advises on proper routing within the manufacturing process. * Performs other assigned duties. SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: * Manages Plant Manufacturing Engineering group, indirectly manages Development Engineering, and/or other areas as needed. * Capable of leading major projects * Experience in Design of Experiments, full data analysis and report writing * Six Sigma Black Belt certification or advanced degree preferred COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: * Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

This role is accountable for optimizing manufacturing capabilities for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality, which includes overseeing product development, raw material trials, and implementing cost reduction projects. The manager will also oversee the application of Lean Manufacturing principles, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure all processes and procedures are documented and current.