Engineering Manager

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching forEngineering Managerto join our team at ourFremont.Plant inFremont, Ohio.This position is hands-on in supporting the plant's Engineering activities.

Responsibilities Overview:

• Provide direction and support for development of production processes and systems to be utilized for new and existing business.
• Promote and enforce adherence to all safety policies and procedures within the department.
• Guide, monitor, and manage the preparation of capital equipment budgets and tooling budgets for new business programs or new processes.
• Responsible for preparation and requests for the maintenance and operation of all equipment and plant facilities.
• Conduct part design/manufacturing feasibility reviews.
• Monitor compliance with Product Program Schedules for all program-related activities.
• Manage and develop team of Engineers, including managing the career development
• Work cross-functionally with customers and Corporate Engineering groups to provide required resources for launch support activities.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts within current process technologies and in development and implementation of new technologies.
• Provides cost and timing estimates as required for tooling, equipment, and packaging changes.
• Promotes Safety and Ergonomics in all phases of engineering.
• Ensures contractors under engineering direction follow Auria safety policies and procedures
• Review and approve plant activities in support of design engineering changes and new and existing programs.
• Supervise technical support to manufacturing to ensure all tools, equipment, and processes are meeting requirements
• Track actual and forecast capital spending by line item and asset tag detail for capital projects.
• Develop and maintain capacity analysis studies to provide input to corporate and customer volume inquiries.
• Review and update Bill of Material and Process Routing documentation
• Review, approve and track Engineering Change Requests (ERCs) and Engineering Change Notifications (ENCs)
• Other duties as assigned

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical experience with a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory / management position preferred
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably at a Tier 1 supplier

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Manufacturing and operational knowledge
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and database applications
• Possess strong leadership abilities, organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously
• Specific knowledge of tooling equipment and cost projection is required, along with knowledge of automotive quality and engineering expectations