Key AccountabilitiesThis is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role with responsibilities for managing a team of engineers as well as performing manufacturing engineering functions.Responsible for plant layout, designing efficient process and material flows, and implementation of machinery.Lead, coach, and mentor Manufacturing Engineering team.Implement process improvement and new technology to improve manufacturing costs, improve flow, and reduce the cost of poor quality.Develop and maintain metrics for Manufacturing Engineering.Oversee key projects that support the manufacturing processes and processes for new products.Identify, develop, and implement new capital equipment requests for the business that support annual business priorities.Work with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering on troubleshooting problems and developing error-proof solutions.Provide guidance and support during design reviews to address product manufacturing issues: process routings, machining capabilities, etc.Address quality issues, routing issues, and design changes that could affect manufacturing processes or machines.Job RequirementsCapabilities and Success FactorsBachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Technology, or another technical related field. Advanced degree a plus.Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.A minimum of seven years of manufacturing engineering experience in metal cutting, grinding, machining, lapping, honing, and/or assembly.Previous experience managing direct reports preferred.Excellent project management capabilities from idea generation to implementation.Ability to identify, select, and implement new capital equipment into the facility to support business needs.Team player with the capability to work with other functions.Lean manufacturing knowledge with practical application experience.Experience with ERP systems – manufacturing functions.Drive for Continuous Improvement.Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.Proven track record of utilizing sound problem-solving skills and root cause analysis as a method of metric-driven performance improvements.Self-motivated individual with the ability to lead/drive through the change management cycle.Other duties as required.#J-18808-Ljbffr