Engineering Manager

Jergens, Inc. has been a strong presence in the manufacturing industry for over 75 years, becoming one of the world’s largest manufacturers of standard tooling components, vises and other workholding equipment. Jergens has career opportunities for anyone interested in manufacturing and we are looking for individuals who are motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about growing or starting their career in manufacturing!

Our work culture:

Jergens, Inc., is a privately owned manufacturer founded by the Schron Family in 1942. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, Jergens has a global reach, with activities across 4 continents and 30+ countries around the world.

Through the many changes over the past 75 years, one thing has remained a constant – the core values of Jergens. A dedication to:

• Honesty
• Hard work
• Excellence in all we do
• A commitment to family

These values are the foundation upon which the company was built, the standard for how every Jergens employee conducts themselves today and will continue to set the direction into the future as we continue to grow our family of employees.

About Jergens, Inc.

Jergens, Inc. is comprised of 3 distinct business units: Workholding Solutions, Lifting Solutions and Specialty Fasteners. Building on its reputation of uncompromising quality standards, Jergens is committed to helping its customers achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing, and continues to add products and engineered solutions for an integrated approach to “Manufacturing Efficiency.” To learn more about Jergens, Inc., visit us at www.jergensinc.com

Also, be sure to check out our video to see what it's like to work at Jergens: https://youtu.be/UVkHTp6OH54

Benefits of Working at Jergens, Inc.

Jergens offers employees

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package (including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as company paid life insurance and disability)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fun staff events and activities
• 401k plan with profit sharing
• Paid vacation time starting at 13 days
• 11 paid holidays

Reporting to: General Manager

Responsibilities

• Has a thorough understanding of our company’s products, processes, and capabilities to serve our customers.

• Trains the engineering team and serves as a resource to the engineering staff and other functions in resolving technical issues.

• Serves as a technical representative of the company in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with

customers while gaining an understanding of their businesses, organization, and technical needs. Provides technical support to

sales.

• Provides strategic leadership in developing the company’s products, processes, systems, policies and procedures and setting the

future direction of the engineering function.

• Develops effective relationships with the leadership and organization to be able to provide effective technical support to sales

and marketing in serving our customers and promoting our products and services.

• Hires, trains, directs, motivates, evaluates, and rewards the engineering team to meet the company’s objectives. Takes

corrective action as necessary to correct performance issues.

• Manages the product development process.

• Manages product engineering.

• Drive value engineering projects for process improvements and automation.

• Manages and provides technical support to manufacturing cost reduction initiatives.

• Monitor performance to ensure that the engineering team maintains timely and accurate records and reports, as required.

• Oversees compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations for the engineering team.

• Develops / approves Capital Expenditure Budget and individual Capital Expenditure submissions for approval.

• Support sales target accounts consistent with the overall division sales strategy.

• Leads the effective implementation of new programs and products.

• Maintain an awareness of any sales quotes within the application team, customer issues needing engineer involvement to

resolve as well as any changes in product, & industry trends.

• Maintains timely and accurate records and reports, as required.

• Manage the Engineering Co-Op and Intern program.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in mechanical engineering is required. A master’s degree and P/E certification is preferred. Has

the necessary training to be proficient in the position.

• Has a minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience and/or has demonstrated a level of performance and leadership to

qualify for the Engineering Manager position. Additional manufacturing experience would be preferred.

• Previous successful experience in a formal or informal engineering leadership role.

• Has a strong manufacturing background with lean and process improvement experience.

• Has successful product development experience and knowledge of the Stage-Gate process.

• Has an in-depth knowledge of metallurgy, heat treating, machining, and surface treatments.

• Has a strong customer orientation and is able to effectively communicate, build relationships, present ideas, and lead people to

meet customer needs and achieve business goals.

• Able to understand and utilize financial statements as a management tool.

• Has excellent computer skills and is proficient with all related company systems and programs.

• Has strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective time management skills in prioritizing and addressing multiple and at times conflicting demands.

• High energy with a sense of urgency in responding to customer needs.

• High level of personal and professional integrity.

• Is committed to the company’s values.

• Attention to detail in maintaining required records and reports.