Accountable for providing leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering and Machine Shop teams. Develop, manage, mentor and evaluate employee performance throughout the year. Development of resource plans to support Key Objectives, Initiatives & production goals Communicate and interface regularly with key stakeholders and employees throughout the BSE organization. Closely partner with Operations and Quality Assurance to improve overall process capability and quality of manufactured ... more details
Manager Manufacturing Engineering
Location : LocationUS-CA-Foothill Ranch
Requisition ID
2024-8415
Category
Engineering Management
Segment
Kaman Aerospace
# of Openings
1
Posted Date
20 hours ago(6/26/2024 12:30 PM)
Overview
This position exists to lead both tactical and strategic planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods and processes for new and existing products. To provide “hands-on” leadership and support throughout the BSE organization and ensure continuous improvement is at the core of all Manufacturing Engineering activities. The role may include typical ME functions as well as sustaining and development of equipment, tools, jigs and fixtures. This position will supervise and mentor a team of Machinists and Manufacturing Engineers to support defined initiatives and to develop partnerships with all functions of BSE Operations, with the primary function to improve overall manufacturing capabilities through DFM and Continuous Improvement projects.
Salary range for this position is $140k-160k per year. This range is based on the position being located in Foothill Ranch, CA.
Operating as an independent division of the Bloomfield, CT-based Kaman Corporation, Bal Seal Engineering is “a Kaman company.” This structure allows us to remain agile and entrepreneurial as we leverage our parent company’s scale, resources, and complementary capabilities. We’re proud to be part of Kaman, a company with a past so similar to our own, and a commitment to positively shaping the future.
For information regarding benefit offerings, please visit our site here: https://kaman.com/contact/careers/employee-benefits/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accountable for providing leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering and Machine Shop teams
Develop, manage, mentor and evaluate employee performance throughout the year
Development of resource plans to support Key Objectives, Initiatives & production goals
Communicate and interface regularly with key stakeholders and employees throughout the BSE organization
Closely partner with Operations and Quality Assurance to improve overall process capability and quality of manufactured components and assemblies
Provide a “bridge” between Production and Engineering functions
Support Continuous Improvement initiatives across all BSE functions
Implement, monitor, develop and improve Manufacturing Engineering and Machine Shop KPIs
Up to 5% travel required to BSE facilities and/or trade shows
Mentor lower-level engineers and serve as a resource to share knowledge with the engineering team and the rest of the company
May be required to review designs for manufacturability and cost (DFM/A)
Ability to drive to root cause, provide short and long-term corrective solutions
Develop and support Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Provide troubleshooting assistance and support for Engineering and Operations as necessary
May be required to establish routings, BoMs, processes, layouts, tools, costs, and labor standards for manufacturing processes. Development of supporting documentation including PFMEAs, drawings, work instructions, procedures, tools/jigs/fixtures, and processes to support new product introduction. Documentation of legacy production equipment and "tribal knowledge" processes
May be required to review, initiate and assess Engineering Change Orders, Engineering Orders, drawing and process deviations
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
6-Sigma Green or Black Belt certification desired
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
Experience leading large cross-functional Continuous Improvement / Lean initiatives, developing and implementing Process Capability studies
Experience interfacing with ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM Systems
Experience with assembly or manufacturing shop floor
Experience overseeing and approving DFMA reviews and approval of engineering drawings
Experience with machining small and medium sized precision components made from a variety of polymers and metals preferred
Experience with Laser welding processes and techniques a plus
Experience working with suppliers to improve processes and/or understand and document industry standards
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working Knowledge of GD&T interpretation and implementation per ASME Y14.5
Base knowledge in inspection tools and methods
In depth knowledge of Manufacturing Methods and Processes
Knowledge of statistical process control preferred
Ability to effectively and safely utilize various hand and power tools
Knowledge of machine elements (i.e. fasteners, bearings, gear and belt drive etc.)
Must be able to work in a highly collaborative environment
Must be hands on and interface with plant personnel and operators
Ability to identify and solve problems with little direction or assistance
Ability to utilize ERP/MRP and PLM/PDM systems
Working knowledge of and ability to utilize CAD systems preferred
Proficiency in conflict resolution
Base knowledge of metallurgy (i.e. material strength, hardness, machinability, heat treatment processes)
Strong Project Management skills
Strong computer skills and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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