Engineering Manager

I have a direct hire opening for an Engineering Manager in Phoenix, AZ with a company that remanufactures automotive transmissions and torque converters.

• In this role, you will lead a team of 5 engineers and oversee manufacturing process improvements, equipment performance, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

• You will also lead engineering projects, establish priorities and timelines, develop standardized manufacturing procedures, and ensure improvements are implemented successfully throughout the facility.

Direct Hire Opportunity – Be on our client’s payroll from Day 1!

Salary and Schedule Information:

• Salary range: $130K–$140K/annually
• Discretionary bonus of 10% of annual salary based on company performance
• Schedule: 6 AM–3:30 PM; Monday–Friday

Job Duties of the Engineering Manager:

• Lead and develop a team of 5 engineers responsible for manufacturing process improvements, equipment performance, technical troubleshooting, and engineering projects throughout the facility
• Work directly with the Plant Manager and Production Management to establish engineering priorities, address manufacturing problems, and implement improvements that increase production efficiency and product quality
• Evaluate manufacturing processes throughout transmission disassembly, parts washing, machining, assembly, torque converter remanufacturing, and testing to identify opportunities to improve quality, throughput, and equipment reliability
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, including the sequence of operations, equipment utilization, work methods, and production procedures
• Analyze production and technical data to identify bottlenecks, equipment downtime, quality problems, scrap, rework, and other issues affecting manufacturing performance
• Lead root cause investigations, conduct process trials and experiments, implement corrective actions, and verify that improvements produce consistent results
• Oversee technical troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, identify the causes of equipment failures, and work with Maintenance to implement repairs and improvements that increase equipment reliability and uptime
• Provide engineering direction when problems occur with dynamometer testing equipment, including troubleshooting electrical and technical issues affecting transmission testing
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and equipment documentation
• Work with Quality and Production Management to investigate manufacturing defects, improve assembly methods, reduce rework, and ensure standardized procedures are consistently followed
• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve production flow, increase throughput, and improve manufacturing efficiency
• Review engineering projects, establish priorities, define the scope of work, assign responsibilities, develop project timelines, and ensure projects are completed on schedule
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers, develop their skills, evaluate performance, and hold the team accountable for project deadlines and results
• Review engineering drawings, equipment specifications, technical manuals, and manufacturing requirements to determine necessary process or equipment improvements
• Work with equipment manufacturers and outside technical service providers when specialized repairs, modifications, or equipment improvements are required
• Provide training and technical guidance to production employees when new manufacturing processes, equipment changes, or standardized work procedures are implemented
• Monitor the results of process improvements and equipment changes to ensure they continue producing the required quality, efficiency, and production performance

Benefits of the Engineering Manager:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• 3 weeks of PTO
• 8 paid holidays

Job Requirements of the Engineering Manager:

• Background in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process improvement within a manufacturing environment
• Have experience managing and developing a team of engineers in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in manufacturing process development, process improvement, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
• Identify manufacturing problems, analyze technical and production data, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, standardized processes, and technical documentation
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, including machine controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and CNC operations
• Work directly with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve manufacturing and equipment problems

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