To facilitate the manufacturing process and contribute to cost containment objectives through the management of the manufacturing, process, tools and equipment within corporate quality, safety and regulatory standards. Ensure all safety procedures are in place and are being followed by employees. Coordinate with engineering staff and other supervisors to set priorities for projects and ensure they are met.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility for maintaining and troubleshooting the manufacturing process.

The Engineering Department provides production with the necessary equipment, tooling, processes, etc. This department plans, installs, designs, builds and/or maintains new equipment to enable production to manufacture a quality product at optimum cost. In addition, the department provides process troubleshooting and prepares quality corrective actions. The supervisor recommends new technologies for use in projects based on cost, safety, efficiency, and other considerations.

The manufacturing engineering function suggests and/or implements engineering change orders and initiates and coordinates projects. The Supervisor selects, procures and installs (or builds, when required) all equipment, machinery and tools for work areas, special jigs, fixtures, material handling devices, etc. In effect, the Supervisor establishes the method used for producing the entire plant product line. The Supervisor prepares weekly reports on standards, plant and departmental efficiency and utilization, maintenance activities and engineering projects. The Supervisor prepares and coordinates AFEs. Supervisor monitors work of engineering staff to ensure they are adhering to plans and specifications.

The Supervisor receives technical guidance and assistance from corporate staff. The majority of the activities require responding to situations requiring individual judgment, although most activities are covered by policies or procedures. The incumbent may provide technical guidance to the quality control and production regarding manufacturing related issues and to personnel with regard to OSHA compliance.

The Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for employees including hire, attendance, productivity, performance evaluation, coaching, discipline and discharge activities (with concurrence of the Focus Factory Manager, Plant Manager, Plant Human Resources Manager) and salary planning.

Internal contacts are required with all staff members, production supervisors, hourly maintenance and production employees. Numerous external contacts are required to evaluate equipment, tools, or vendors for major expense projects. Occasional travel is required.

Other Responsibilities

• Advise, initiate and/or implement cost savings related to plant layout, new equipment and

tooling.

• Monitor plant and departmental efficiencies and utilization.

• Maintain equipment and tooling within safety and environmental standards.

• Provide leadership and direction to departmental staff; evaluate staff performance to

maximize use of staff talents and abilities to reach plant objectives.

• Responsible for plant compliance with OSHA, insurance carriers, and state air and water

pollution control boards.

• Estimate and maintain a viable standards program.

• Prepare annual capital expenditures, deferred tool and major expense budgets and

coordinate procurement.

• Develop and maintain a standards program including labor standards and process sheets for tooling, equipment, layouts, capacity studies and plant production methods.
• Other miscellaneous duties as requested.

Position Requirements

A Bachelor degree (engineering, industrial technology, operations, or one of the physical sciences preferred), plus a minimum of one year experience in engineering supervision, manufacturing or corporate administration.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

The physical job requirements for the position of Manufacturing Engineer include being able to do the following: occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, stand for less than 4 hours per day, sit for more than 4 hours per day, occasionally grasp items with either hand, and walk for less than 4 hours per day.

For California Residents - Privacy Disclosure
Modine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Welcomes all Qualified Applicants!
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
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