Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Company Description

Phoenix Stamping is a growing manufacturing company with a family oriented work environment, great pay and benefits! Our locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Wayne, IN, and Fort Worth, TX have focused on the production of sheet metal and rod products for various industries since 1986. Through quality and service, our customer base has grown to cover all parts of North America including Canada and Mexico. To continue to improve upon quality and consistency, we continue to grow and add new capabilities, including highly automated manufacturing equipment. We are seeking dynamic candidates who enjoy a fast-paced and team oriented work environment supported by a company with the motto "Customers first, employees always!"

Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Engineering

Job Purpose: Responsible for guiding existing and future equipment and process capabilities in support of the company’s goals and objectives.

Scope: Phoenix Stamping Group’s manufacturing operations currently comprises four manufacturing facilities, 200+ personnel, and a $2MM+ capital expenditure budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage manufacturing engineering activity to support departmental and company objectives, including mentoring and training the Manufacturing Engineering team in standardization and waste elimination.
• Oversee the sourcing, design, and installation of new equipment, manufacturing cells, and processes, along with continuous evaluation of existing equipment.
• Manage all manufacturing engineering processes and standard work, focusing on continuous process improvement.
• Evaluate process capabilities to ensure optimal quality, utilization, and efficiency.
• Utilize effective root cause analysis to develop, implement, and validate corrective actions and controls.
• Drive equipment and process standardization across all manufacturing plants.
• Assist in the development and implementation of visual factory tools and monitor their effectiveness.
• Manage the development and maintenance of standard work instructions as a continuous training tool.
• Assist VP of Engineering with building and executing the department’s long-term strategy and vision.

Utilize effective project management skills to plan, implement, and support operational improvements:

• Utilize a combination of technical and project management skills to direct and manage capital investment in manufacturing capacity and capability.
• Develop detailed project plans involving cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage and collaborate with other functional groups and key stakeholders to successfully implement projects.
• Participate in the product development process to evaluate process paths and design for manufacturability.

Operate within Company Parameters:

• Champion continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and awareness, training, procurement, and process improvement.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using 6S guidelines and participate in audits as required.
• Liaise with other functional groups and departments to support operational capabilities and communicate timelines, deliverables, and resource needs.
• Ensure operational activities and management of equipment and materials are executed in a manner consistent with good stewardship.
• Ensure activities meet and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and general duty of care.
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures.

Key Measures of Success:

• Gross Margin
• Safety Recordables
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• On-Time Launch (OTL)
• On Time Delivery (OTD)
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• 6S Audit

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, preferably in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, manufacturing project management, and/or operations of high-volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing and implementing manufacturing process and equipment projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading data analytics and presenting insights to management and teams with diverse technical backgrounds for strategic decisions.
• Experience with CNC equipment is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement through team building and process change.
• Lean manufacturing and quality system experience required (ISO 9001:2015 preferred).
• Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar modeling experience.
• Microsoft Office and Epicor or other ERP Software required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Self-directed/organized, strong work ethic, positive attitude, works well in teams, customer-focused, and accountable for actions.
• Must be willing and able to travel ~25% of the time.

Additional Information:

Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC offers a drug-free workplace along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO), dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA.