This full time, permanent Manager of Manufacturing Engineering opportunity is at a diverse construction, agriculture, and automotive component manufacturer. The company has not had an economic related layoff since 2009 and is expected to have annual sales growth of 33%. The culture is about getting product out the door while still having an enjoyable workplace. This employer cares about its employees. This employer has even created part-time employment opportunities for employees near retirement that want or need to cut back on hours worked.
This is the opportunity to make big splash in this key role at the company. This person will utilize all their manufacturing and engineering skills. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
Making presentations and selling ideas to corporate
Automating batch operations
Being responsible for automating plant operations
Managing Manufacturing Engineering employees and related projects
Training and developing staff
Working with Fanuc Robotics, Conveyance, Pick and Place, and Allen Bradley PLCs
Being responsible for cost reductions, waste reductions, productivity gains and quality improvements
The background of the successful candidate should include the following:
An engineering degree
Three or more years of experience managing people and projects
Three or more years of manufacturing automation experience
Four or more years of engineering experience
Possess vision to locate and create automation opportunities
Possess the ability to make presentations and sell ideas to less technical, highly experienced and knowledgeable manufacturing people
Possess the ability to read people and situations
Possess strong communication skills
A solid work history
A US citizen or possess a green card
A residence within 45 minutes