Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Finance)

POSITION PURPOSE

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for sustaining and improving the Dayton facility's manufacturing performance by providing technical leadership to enable the plant to optimize capacity and capabilities of key processes and equipment. This includes reducing machine downtime and unscheduled maintenance through improved equipment reliability and managing an effective preventative maintenance program. This role is responsible for capital project execution and business continuity as it relates to site facilities, equipment, and utilities.

This position is a hybrid of technical and managerial work, requiring execution of strategic technical projects and supporting the daily needs of the plants to include Safety, Quality, Flow and Delivery improvement initiatives. Areas of managerial responsibilities include but are not limited to the application of Lean practices, product launches and improvements, process development, process control strategies, safety and environmental issue resolution, project management and Operational Technology deployment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure plant readiness to launch new products and enhancements.
• Leads implementation of new technology and/or equipment in the Factory, tracking completion against the plan, preparing SOPs, and delivering training.
• Lead site related FMEA and Site Acceptance Testing activities.
• Optimize processes by effectively driving OEE consistency and improvements.
• Lead the plant in the facilitation of cost improvements plans.
• Responsible for Capital Asset and Expenditure Management.
• Manages building repairs, improvements and alterations; oversees construction projects and continuous maintenance of equipment.
• Leads all aspects of facility maintenance; arranges for the procurement of contractors to conduct these or other specific maintenance and repair assignments where applicable.
• Develops and maintains operating budget and capital spending plan.
• Monitors achievement of performance goals and objectives.
• Ensures employee conformance to established best practices and proper training of staff.
• Collaborates with other departments toward resolution of plant and production issues.
• Develop plans for efficient use of materials and equipment.
• Develops ongoing performance management and feedback systems.
• Manages the identification, initiation, and completion of profit improvement projects, outlining successful outcomes with recommendations to leadership and innovation teams on process improvements.
• Participates with the Global Manufacturing Engineering Team in benchmarking, researching, evaluating and the specification of new technology and/or equipment for process improvement projects.
• Participates in regional and cross-functional analysis of Safety, Quality, Capability, Capacity, and financial impact of new technology / equipment / process on Plant Operations developing and implementing strategies and execution plans to integrate the technology into the Factory.
• Provides feedback to Marketing and Engineering departments on product redesign or new product development projects.
• Works in the plant environment to manage the addition of new products to existing assembly lines or to set up new assembly lines for products.
• Audits existing processes for conformance to standards.
• Participates in the Daily Tier communication process prioritizing the Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities Team to provide tactical support while balancing strategic projects.
• Builds a strong team of engineers and technicians through leadership, example setting, experiences, training, mentorship and coaching to team members.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will report to the Dayton Plant Manager. The position will have salaried and hourly direct reports. The role will collaborate with both the Site Leadership Team and BAC's Americas Manufacturing Engineering Team. The position will be based in Dayton, TN but may be expected to travel to other BAC facilities and headquarters offices periodically, with up to twenty percent travel.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum ten years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Minimum five years of leadership and management experience with multiple direct reports.
• Minimum five years of project management experience, inclusive of budgeting, scheduling, critical path, and task / timeline management.
• Minimum five years of demonstrated equipment reliability and facilities experience.
• Experience with lean and continuous improvement process philosophy.
• Experience with industrial equipment and related performance measurements such as OEE.
• Preferred technical knowledge / experience in welding, robotics / PLC, sheet metal fabrication, metal machining, mechanical assembly, product testing.
• Demonstrated cross functional business acumen.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of business systems / ERP, preferably SAGE or SAP.
• Excellent history of process improvement.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced dynamic organization.
• Objective thinker and problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.
• Ability to influence cooperation and develop relationships at all levels of the organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting to twenty pounds and travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.