Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing and Operations --> Mfg. Engineering

InterMetro Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for our manufacturing facility located in Wilkes Barre, PA. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager drives successful development, execution, sustainment and continuous improvement of the Manufacturing Engineering Department's main business objectives, Plant Performance Excellence Program, and Metro strategic objectives.

What we offer:

• Growth potential
• Ability to make an impact in an industry leading organization
• Health & wellness offerings
• Excellent benefits package
• Employee developmental programs
• Challenging and fun atmosphere: we love what we do, take pride in our work, and have fun doing it!

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Provides direction and management of the technical resources in the manufacturing facility: Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians
2. Works closely with all parts of the organization including Safety, Quality, Finance, Product Development, Sales, and Marketing to install and manage manufacturing processes that fulfill strategic product offerings assigned to the facility.
3. Manages WMF New Product Development Gate Process from conception to product launch.
4. Serves as Project Leader for Plant capital improvements
5. Identifies opportunities and implements changes to improve products, streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance safety & quality by using knowledge of fabrication and finishing processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, safety requirements, quality control standards, product design, materials, and components.
6. Leads technical team members to, and participates in, troubleshooting new or existing product deficiencies involving designs, materials or processes, root cause analysis, review of product designs for manufacturability and BOM accuracy, and recommends changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
7. Provides technical expertise and support to manufacturing, performs system analysis & technology design and incorporates new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
8. Implements and sustains Performance Excellence throughout the Plant.
9. Determines and drives key actions to establish a culture of continuous improvement to accomplishment optimum performance, meeting customer expectations and operational objectives regarding Safety, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost.
10. Fiscal - Responsibility and accountability for planning, monitoring and managing departmental budget.
11. Supervisory - Supervises the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training, and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management Science, or similar discipline required
• 5-8 years of relevant experience required
• Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Performance Excellence experience preferred
• Prior working knowledge of CAD/CAM desirable
• Excellent mathematical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage resources within the framework of short- and long-range budget plans and other resources.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to develop solutions using substantial creativity, resourcefulness, innovation, negotiation, and diplomacy.
• Ability to manage projects of a complex nature and/or multiple projects
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Who we are

For over 90 years, Metro has developed the most advanced storage productivity solutions. We help our customers optimize their workspace to be as productive as possible. Born from the creation of the industry standard for wire shelving, our product breadth has evolved into a vast array of product categories including plastic & wire shelving, medical carts, storage cabinets, workstations, heated cabinets, high-density shelving, wall storage systems, stainless fabricated products and more.

InterMetro Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No calls or agencies please. InterMetro Industries will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position, please email karin.kopiak@metro.com or call (570) 706-1165. Please allow for 24-48 hours for us to respond.