Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Company Description

Beyond the tangible elements of Quality, Cost, & Delivery, UIC recognizes that true Customer Satisfaction & our continuing success rely on Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Engineering Manager - Manufacturing located in Sharonville, OH. The incumbent will oversee and manage manufacturing engineering processes, lead process improvement initiatives, and ensure optimal operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams, leading process design, analyzing production operations, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Position Duties

• Direct and manage all Manufacturing Engineering and Technical staff in Ohio.
• Provides direction, leadership and mentorship to engineering staff to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Oversee overall analysis, design and testing on products and provide design suggestions and support to design engineers.
• Establish and monitor overall engineering performance guidelines to meet company objective and standards.
• Oversee customer support from an engineering standpoint (Engineering/Sales/Quality/Delivery).
• Coordinate and enhance team to team activity (Cross functionality).
• Coordinate and enhance UIC and Usui Japan joint engineering activities.
• Oversee supplier control from an engineering standpoint (Production Readiness/Price/Capacity/Quality).
• Oversee program launch status (APQP).
• Develop and control profits, plans, and budgets.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Conduct weekly engineering meetings for OH and MI Engineering.
• Attend and participate in various meetings including, but not limited to: weekly sales meetings, APQP meetings for all programs and monthly QOS meetings.
• Travel required less than 25% and will include unassisted occasional international travel.
• Identify Manufacturing inefficiencies and improve overall OEE (reduce scrap, improve/optimize cycle time and headcount)
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• BSME/MSME.
• Minimum of 5 years engineering management experience.
• 5-10 years Manufacturing Engineering experience in a Tier-One automotive environment.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, financial statements, and deliverables effectively.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• ERP experience preferably with PLEX.

·         Previous experience in a Japanese work environment, a plus.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience in copper brazing, welding and assembly.