Engineering Manufacturing Manager

Shift: 1st shift City: Solon Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USASwagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.  Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. We hope you’ll consider joining our team. Position Summary:The Engineering Manager provides transformational leadership that inspires a high performing engineering group. Results will be recognized through sustained accomplishments to quality, cost and delivery goals. Effectively develops clear and specific project objectives for targeted opportunities. Dynamically leads staff to achieve the stated project deliverables in coordination with quality and manufacturing management along with other engineering groups. Directs resources toward the application of standard and advanced approaches and technologies to significantly improve processes and/or systems.Applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Manages managers, supervisors, engineers, designers, technicians and/or other technical associates. Provides strategic direction for the department based on corporate initiatives. Interacts with multiple sites and many levels of leadership while devising new approaches to problems encountered. Responsible for assuring the appropriate technical skills, and supporting tools are present in the department to support current and future technical needs. Further responsible for the delivery performance (projects) and process performance (systems) of the staff.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Develop the abilities of upper level engineers and supervisors and assist with departmental performance planning and personnel issues.• Develop wage plans, associates training and leadership development to support department needs.• Manage group budget including establishment, meeting targets, analyzing variances and identifying cost reduction opportunities.• Assist with strategic planning for functional area, establish objectives and define and prioritize key projects to support the plan.• Coordinate with other functional supervisors and managers to plan projects and allocate resources.• Communicate department and company strategies with department.• Communicate departmental project status to upper level management (i.e. monthly reports)• Writes technical reports to document results of thorough investigations; gives presentations to own and other groups to describe problems and recommended solutions.• Advises others in company how to solve technical problems; can lead larger team efforts to solve problems that involve multi-departmental or interdisciplinary effortAs a leader, you are expected to know, enforce, and appropriately escalate all Swagelok associate policies.Approximate # of direct reports (if applicable) – 5-7 engineering leaders; 50-70 technicians and engineers Budget responsibility (if applicable) – Responsible for departmental budget ($40M-$60M) Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:Required:Education: • BS degree in a technical discipline (engineering degree preferred). Appropriate continuous education. Master’s degree or equivalent skills and experience is encouraged.Experience: • 5-10 years of experience in a technical field (may vary depending on area). Requires knowledge of the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines. Skills/Knowledge: • Proven abilities in leadership including evaluating, encouraging, motivating,disciplining and awarding others. Applies experience and knowledge at an organization level. Demonstrates the ability to complete major and complex projects and to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Advanced problem solving and significant decision making abilities. Strong project management/product development skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Excellent computer and typical office software skills.Critical Competencies:Self-Awareness: Self ConfidenceSelf-Management: Initiative, Adaptability, Emotional Self Control, TransparencySocial-Awareness: Service Orientation, Organizational AwarenessRelationship Management: Influence, Teamwork & Collaboration, Conflict Management, Change Catalyst, Developing Others, Inspirational LeadershipWorking Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.  To apply: 1. Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview. Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.  This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.  Job SummaryJob number: 13286Profession: Engineering, Continuous Improvement & Quality