Mechanical Engineering Manager
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United States, Mason, Michigan
- Mechanical, Engineering and Project Management
- Permanent
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Manage engineering teams to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and service for processes, equipment, facilities, materials, products and/or people with a focus on design, development, and reliability
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct the work, plan and approve resources, and approve engineering project plans and schedules
- Consult or negotiate with internal or external customers to decide project specifications
- Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to internal or external audiences
- Develop and convey broad, advanced conceptual ideas, and propose and persuade several diverse stakeholders, including the executive team
- Oversee the research, analysis, design, specifications, reliability, troubleshooting, and implementation of products, processes, components, assemblies, equipment, buildings, and utility infrastructure
- Drive the execution of continuous improvement plans that affect efficiency, quality, safety, or service
- Direct activities focused on new facility development or changes to existing facilities including equipment layout, ergonomics, job tasks, work methods, and production metrics
- Analyze technology trends, market demands, feasibility, costs, and customer demands for new and existing products
- Oversee acquisition of internal and external equipment for new or existing production lines
- Review, approve, and communicate standardized practices and procedures for engineering activities
- Manage department performance metrics, ensure budgetary guidelines are met
- Establish and communicate department goals
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cross functional projects for engineering area of expertise
- Assist executive management in developing long-range research and development plans and goals
- Mentor staff
COMPETENCIES
- Meet and aim to exceed the company’s management expectations which include, but are not limited to:
- Manage self – exhibit personal accountability and use good judgment, etc.
- Develop the team – create a motivational environment and provide constructive feedback, etc.
- Advance the business – continuously improve and provide a strategic focus, etc.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Requires one of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering, business or related field of study and six (6) years of engineering experience, OR
- Associate's degree and twelve (12) years of engineering experience
- Five (5) years of supervisory and/or demonstrated technical leadership experience
- Demonstrated mastery in analyzing production equipment, processes and materials, and solving issues
- Successfully managed and completed a large, complex engineering project
- Advanced knowledge of facilities, EPS, plastic (thermoforming and/or injection molding), print, and/or paper equipment and processes
- Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various products
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
- Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, documents, and models
- Advanced knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
- Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to explain difficult situations
- Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Up to an average of 40% domestic and international travel
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport
- Requires a favorable motor vehicle report upon hire
TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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