Engineering Manager

Title: Engineering Manager

Reports to: VP of Manufacturing

Company: Premier Pan / USA Pan

Location: 33 McGovern Blvd, Crescent PA

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering and tool room functions to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This position oversees the optimization of manufacturing processes, development and maintenance of stamping dies, and execution of capital improvement projects to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and business objectives are achieved. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing, the Engineering Manager provides leadership and supervision to mechanical design engineers, engineering technicians, and Tool Room manager.

The Engineering Manager plans and manages capital projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, resource allocation, project scheduling, vendor coordination, documentation, and communication with stakeholders. The position ensures new equipment and processes are designed, installed, and commissioned in compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements.

The Engineering Manager will work with the Automation Manager, Safety Manager, and Maintenance Manager to develop, implement process improvement, and control systems to enhance equipment safety, production efficiency, and process reliability. The Engineering Manager will primarily support all production activity in two facilities.

The Engineering Manager oversees the design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of stamping dies while leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.

The position also manages the Tool Room Manager and all activity in the Tool Room. This will include scheduling, staffing, training, and daily operations involving manual and CNC machining equipment. The Engineering Manager provides leadership and technical development for technicians responsible for CNC programming, machining, and tooling support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, machinists, and tool and die makers
• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support production and project goals.
• Develop and manage Capital Expense and project budgets, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency targets are met
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices and innovative solutions
• Supervise development of new stamping dies to support new product introduction and troubleshoot existing dies to support production.
• Supervise Tool Room by scheduling work, and developing the capabilities of the organization.
• Effectively communicate project progress, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders, including upper management and clients
• Analyze complex engineering problems and develop effective solutions
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or sufficient years of experience to meet the job duties and responsibilities.
• Proven experience in directing teams of design engineers and tool room personnel, with a focus on process optimization and project management in a metal stamping environment preferred.
• Ability to understand drawings and schematics to troubleshoot equipment and system.
• Knowledge of industrial controls including programmable logic controllers (Allen Bradley PLC and Fanuc robots preferred)
• Knowledge of equipment programable logic control devices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as CAD (SolidWorks preferred), CNC programming (Mastercam preferred), data analysis tools, and preventative maintenance software (Upkeep preferred).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

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