Manufacturing Engineering Manager

at  Dover Precision Components

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Waukesha Bearings are a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine and industrial markets.
Part of Dover Precision Components, we are an integrated provider of performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery.

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team to create and plan all CNC programming for the plant, within delivery and lead-time timescales.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to identify the best approach to manufacturing designs.
• Provide guidance and support to production and manufacturing engineering teams on manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain a positive and motivating working environment in leading the Manufacturing Engineering team, directing activities and setting plans and resources to continually develop team skills, abilities and performance.
• Develop and execute Manufacturing Engineering KPIs in order to drive departmental performance and ensure achievement of both departmental and business wide safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
• Proactively identify and address any issues with the accuracy of BOM, routing and CNC programs.
• Be responsible for the specification of tooling types and liaising with purchasing on tooling suppliers.
• Deliver and foster continuous improvement by actively participating in and encouraging team participation in the improvement of manufacturing processes through the use of lean tools and CI techniques.
• Contribute as a member of the sites leadership team to create an empowering and collaborative working environment.