Group Leader, Trim & Final, Manufacturing Engineering

Group Leader, Trim & Final, Manufacturing EngineeringGroup Leader - Manufacturing EngineeringTrim & Final Manufacturing Engineering Department SummaryThe Group Leader, Manufacturing Engineering provides first-level leadership and establishes the day-to-day goals and objectives for a team of manufacturing engineers and/or other SIA Associates. These teams are responsible for the development and optimization of production processes and equipment to achieve the safety, quality, output, and cost goals of the organization. This role applies engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes, products, work standards, and methods.Outline of duties:Supervises and assist staff in daily, weekly, and annual duties and responsibilities while ensuring quality on-time implementation within budgetEnsures engineering activities are feasible and performance standards are met according to specificationsLeads and support projects, technology development, and section planningInteracts with other engineering departments, supporting and developing cooperation between departmentsCollaborates with outside contractors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to develop best solutions to current issues and new model activitiesAssesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processesParticipates in continuous improvement by identifying new opportunities to improve processes, procedures, and increase efficienciesCommunicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processesLeads business process audits to ensure that process indicators are being properly tracked and maintainedLeads improvement plans to validate production processes to achieve department & plant targets for both new model and current productionOrganizes and leads cross-functional teams to recommend and countermeasure plant-wide issuesLeads and manages vendor project activitiesAssists with the development and control of project master schedules and budget managementDevelops and utilize reports to support data-driven decision makingDrives Kaizen activity, applies statistical and other improvement toolsProvides continuous coaching and feedback to a team of manufacturing engineering Associates to develop team, improve performance, and workmanshipAssist in the completion of new model development activities, from concept to launch. Including coordination of activities with SBR membersCollaborate with other sections to promote energy management and environmental initiativesLead SIA New Vehicle Model development activity from Concept to Implementation on the Vehicle Assembly Line and mentor engineers through new model development processLead team of engineers responsible for: Analyzing Process Efficiency & Implement Improvements Interpreting drawings for impact to SIA Trim Production Line Evaluating Vehicle Components for Ease of InstallationMinimum Qualifications:Associates Degree in technical field: Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or certificate and / or relevant work experience in an automotive environmentWork Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing environmentComputer Experience: MS Excel, MS WordExcellent Written and Oral Communication SkillsStrong organizational skillsProven Leadership AbilityExperience in a Leadership Role, preferably directing engineers or leading multiple groups for project completion.Ability to manage multiple projects / tasks simultaneously.Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving AbilityProject Management Skills - From concept to implementation including schedule and budget management.Proven "People Skills" and ability to work with multiple departments on projects.Ability to Read, understand & interpret technical vehicle parts drawings.Ability to Travel Overseas (Japan) & DomesticAbility to work off-shift / weekends / OT as required to support project work.Desired Qualifications:BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing EngineeringComputer: Catia, MS Project, AutoCADWork Experience: Experience in an Automotive Manufacturing environmentExperience with Model Development / Implementation of New Products or Product changes to a Manufacturing ProcessExperience evaluating new parts or components and their effects on an existing process (work impact, ease / difficulty of installation.)Background, Training or Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodsAnalyze Process Set-Up for efficiency, develop & implement Process Improvement / KaizensSubaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.