Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Specialty Components Manufacturing Company

Amotec is leading a search for an Engineering Manager on behalf of a prominent specialty components manufacturing company located in Cleveland, OH. This role is crucial for overseeing all process engineering activities and driving continuous improvement within the engineering department.

Position Overview:

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for directing, planning, organizing, and supervising the engineering team. You will play a vital role in developing process routings, supporting new product introductions, and continuously improving individual value streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff in developing and optimizing production value streams.
• Assign tasks, establish procedures, and review completed work to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on design modifications to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct continuous improvement studies and analyze manufacturing costs.
• Provide leadership to maintenance and facilities departments to ensure production areas and equipment are operational.
• Work with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team on capital equipment planning.
• Manage productivity improvements and projects to ensure capacity and world-class delivery.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and other improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement staff training programs in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Solve manufacturing performance issues using engineering analysis and support tools.
• Optimize workforce utilization, product flow, and equipment/workspace design for maximum efficiency using 5S, Visual Management, Kanban, and other methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of mechanical/hydraulic presses, molding, heat-treating, electronic controls, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on shop floor experience and diverse manufacturing process knowledge.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training/certification (Green or Black Belt) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and computer skills.
• Commitment to total quality philosophy and the company's values.
• Ability to work flexible hours to support operations.

Join Our Team:

If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement, apply now to join our dynamic team in Cleveland, OH