Mechanical Engineering Manager, Mason, MI

SUMMARY
Manage engineering teams to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and service for processes, equipment, facilities, materials, products and/or people with a focus on design, development, and reliability

• Direct the work, plan and approve resources, and approve engineering project plans and schedules
• Consult or negotiate with internal or external customers to decide project specifications
• Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to internal or external audiences
• Develop and convey broad, advanced conceptual ideas, and propose and persuade several diverse stakeholders, including the executive team
• Oversee the research, analysis, design, specifications, reliability, troubleshooting, and implementation of products, processes, components, assemblies, equipment, buildings, and utility infrastructure
• Drive the execution of continuous improvement plans that affect efficiency, quality, safety, or service
• Direct activities focused on new facility development or changes to existing facilities including equipment layout, ergonomics, job tasks, work methods, and production metrics
• Analyze technology trends, market demands, feasibility, costs, and customer demands for new and existing products
• Oversee acquisition of internal and external equipment for new or existing production lines
• Review, approve, and communicate standardized practices and procedures for engineering activities
• Manage department performance metrics, ensure budgetary guidelines are met
• Establish and communicate department goals
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cross functional projects for engineering area of expertise
• Assist executive management in developing long-range research and development plans and goals
• Mentor staff

• Meet and aim to exceed the company’s management expectations which include, but are not limited to:
  • Manage self – exhibit personal accountability and use good judgment, etc.
  • Develop the team – create a motivational environment and provide constructive feedback, etc.
  • Advance the business – continuously improve and provide a strategic focus, etc.

• Requires one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering, business or related field of study and six (6) years of engineering experience, OR
  • Associate's degree and twelve (12) years of engineering experience
• Five (5) years of supervisory and/or demonstrated technical leadership experience
• Demonstrated mastery in analyzing production equipment, processes and materials, and solving issues
• Successfully managed and completed a large, complex engineering project
• Advanced knowledge of facilities, EPS, plastic (thermoforming and/or injection molding), print, and/or paper equipment and processes
• Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various products
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, documents, and models
• Advanced knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to explain difficult situations
• Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures

• Up to an average of 40% domestic and international travel
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport
• Requires a favorable motor vehicle report upon hire