Hardware Engineering Manager jobs in Connecticut

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineering Manager provides leadership and expertise to the engineering department and functions to support the manufacturing process. The Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the maintenance, tooling, and engineering department, facilitating efficient manufacturing operations across the organization.

REPORTING TO

General Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues resolving production/work in process problems while optimizing efficiency and eliminating downtime.
• Researching and using industry knowledge to assist in the design and manufacturing of new products.
• Evaluates process flow and plant layout recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization in order to improve thru-put, reduce labor/manufacturing costs and improve safety.
• Develops costs for test production data; prepares technical analysis, recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives.
• Works closes with Sales team and customers to estimate costs and manufacturing requirements.
• Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernized production/processing equipment and monitors equipment upgrades and improvements.
• Continuously monitors operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
• Coordinates and develops manufacturing schedules for projects.
• Develops the PFMEA’s control plans and schedules.
• Performs line validation and trial run management.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong technical and analytical ability.
• Project management and organizational skills preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in lean and cell manufacturing, process improvement, and equipment development, equipment buy offs, direct equipment installations, daily support, and debug.
• Experience working with customers and sales preferred.
• Ability to work with and communicate at all levels of manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing/product engineer role, preferably in fastener products.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisor or management role.

EEOC Statement:

MW Components provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.