Engineering Manager

Location: Lewiston, ME

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Experienced

JOB DETAILS:
$120,000 - $150,000
Benefits start on Day 1
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
401(k) Match
Profit Sharing


Full Time, Salary Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is accountable for effective leadership of the Process Engineering team within the Lewiston operation. Key responsibilities include production support, continuous process and quality improvement, trouble shooting and root cause analysis, process development for new products, modifications of existing equipment, and purchase of new equipment.  The successful candidate will be able to communicate with all levels of the organization and lead the Engineering team in delivering consistent, timely results.  This is a player/coach position requiring a balance of strong technical and leadership skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Defines processing requirements for all production processes within the Lewiston Operation, along with defining the scope of development efforts needed for new products through the utilization of engineering and statistical evaluation technics. 
  • Determines equipment capacities and identify material, manpower and equipment constraints. 
  • Evaluates new equipment proposals and/or process changes to improve the HSE working environment, productivity, product quality, product reliability and/or to reduce costs.
  • Manages, mentors and assigns duties to Process Engineering personnel to provide technical and project support to meet the goals of our customers and the facility
    • Manages time, paid time off and attendance for designated employees
    • Works to develop the Engineering team to ensure the appropriate attitudes and personal behaviors within the workplace along with the instilling the necessary skills of workmanship, quality and efficiency. 
    • Keeps up to date on HR policy and procedures and gains understanding of how they apply to your team.
    • Facilitates/coordinates provisions for the direct training of job specific corrective actions to address improvements in productivity, quality, interpersonal skills and/ or adherence to Company policies.
    • Performs annual performance evaluations of all direct reports, salaried and hourly personnel and provide feedback on opportunities for career advancement/ improvements.  Recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, and creates personal development plans for personnel when necessary. 
  • Works along with department managers and cross-functional teams to research, develop and implement cost savings and continuous improvement projects.
  • Works along with department managers and cross-functional teams to investigate root cause and establish corrective action(s) for any product quality or process related issues/incidents/non-conformances.
  • Works directly with Senior Management, Sales, R&D, Costing, production personnel and, of most significance, customers to provide technical and process related support regarding development efforts, customer specification reviews, costing and overall process capabilities within the Lewiston operation.
  • Assists with the management of standard costing in the ERP system through the periodic monitoring/reviewing of material BOMs & Routings.
  • Provides costing support to Costing, Sales and Customer Service personnel for incoming Inquires/RFQ’s.      
  • Assists Operations Manager to develop work-center costing, manpower and equipment requirements for the annual budget process as related to operations
  • Generates monthly reports detailing department activities, problems and opportunities. 
  • Promotes and follows the safety& 5S protocols of Elmet Technologies.
  • Communicates with all levels of employees within the department and with management staff. 
  • Required to travel periodically to offer technical support to customers, observe processing of Lewiston products at outside vendors, or evaluate potential equipment purchases. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Materials, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering strongly preferred.
  • Due to Department of Defense contract work must meet ITAR hiring requirements (US citizen, permanent resident or refugee/asylee).
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred, preferably with CNC machining and metals processing/forming experience.
  • Must be a strong, engaging, and energetic leader capable of driving proactive change.
  • Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Strong planning and time management skills.
  • Solid project management skills.
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach; ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.
  • Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles and practices preferred.
  • Strong and persistent drive to deliver positive results.
  • Must be detail oriented.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Typical office demands.
  • Must be able to speak, hear and see.
  • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
  • Routinely communicates face-to-face, via telephone and by computer.
  • Must be able to walk a 1/4 mile without difficulty, bend, reach and lift 10 lbs. to shoulder height.
  • Exposure to manufacturing conditions, which may include loud noise, variable temperatures, and dust.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions, as listed, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on as case by case basis.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, the Company reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
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Elmet Technologies manages all recruiting activities internally.  We kindly request that staffing agencies and third-party recruiters refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

 
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