Engineering Manager
LEAR CORPORATION, Lyon Manor, MI, United States
Job Description
ENGINEERING MANAGER
ROSCOMMON, MI – ROSCOMMON PLANT
The Role:
Perform engineering work related to planning, devising, or adapting methods to improve manufacturing production
Examine equipment, processes, operations, and assembly to determine time or quality revisions, and suggests improvements
Evaluate vendor and supplier proposals for new equipment purchases
Oversee the development, evaluation or review of plans and criteria for a variety of activities such as downtime and change analysis and procedure development
Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned engineering operations and functions
Assign work activities and projects; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures
Oversee and participate in performing a broad range of design activities on a variety of projects including automated equipment, storm drainage facilities, lighting, landscaping, water production and distribution facilities, and buildings
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Review design conformance and accuracy of plans to coordinate improvement projects with staff, project managers, contractors, utility companies and other agencies
Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Oversee facilities and equipment preventative maintenance and repair responsibilities
Liaison to corporate engineering resources
Create and manage technical budgets
Ensure that role-driven operational key performance indicator (KPI) targets are met, including mean-time-between-failure (MTBF) and mean-time-to-repair (MTTR)
All other duties as assigned
Examples of Work Performed
Drive Company Standards
Develop, implement, and maintain corporate standards
Process, Labor, and efficiency
Line balancing
Product Launch and Project Implementation
Track spending
Schedule and execute engineering tasks to meet launch milestones
Advanced Program Readiness
Team member with AME to conduct initial labor assessment
Team Member with Materials to develop material process flow
Lead of PFMEA
Design for manufacturing and drive closure of build issues
Operational strategy, capacity analysis, and equipment needs
Timeline and critical path planning
Spending forecasting
Drive corporate standards
Identify idle assets within Lear globally for reuse
Attend design reviews and runoff of equipment
Implement and Improve equipment functionality
Push new standards up in organization based on lessons learned
Basic understanding of controls, PLC, Sensors, controls communications
Quality
Reduce frequency occurrence
Increase detection
Following fastening strategy standard
Support Company Growth
Support technical reviews with customers
Provide Inputs to develop cost models - capital, tooling, labor, & start up
Seek out new manufacturing strategies to improve quality and efficiencies
Qualifications
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
5+ years working in the Engineering function
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of engineering
Knowledge of regulatory codes and standards such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act Administration), and NEC (National Electric Code), and NFPA (National Fire Protection Act).
Knowledge of Electrical Engineering in order to understand system interactions, sizing of equipment, and fuses
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC software, ladder logic
Knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent - Ability to modify and develop 2D layouts
Skill in using basic hand tools, and torque calibration tools
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Critical path management- Launch scheduling for Engineering disciplines
Knowledge of Project Management
Ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts to draw conclusions.
Ability to work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s).
Bonus if you have:
MOST labor standard methodology- Ability to develop and modify current labor standards-Line balancing
Fastening strategy- Atlas Copco Tools Talk software
Knowledge Quality Systems on Automotive industry quality system requirements (i.e. IATF16949, ISO 14001)
MVPOne or equivalent Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience
Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate assigned functions and programs within the Engineering and Maintenance Departmentsto include planning, process and equipment development. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for setting goals, establishing priorities, managing resources, developing concepts and approaches, and reviewing projects progress and results. Utilizing leading technology, core standards, best practices to provide the best quality and efficiency in the industry.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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ENGINEERING MANAGER
ROSCOMMON, MI – ROSCOMMON PLANT
The Role:
Perform engineering work related to planning, devising, or adapting methods to improve manufacturing production
Examine equipment, processes, operations, and assembly to determine time or quality revisions, and suggests improvements
Evaluate vendor and supplier proposals for new equipment purchases
Oversee the development, evaluation or review of plans and criteria for a variety of activities such as downtime and change analysis and procedure development
Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned engineering operations and functions
Assign work activities and projects; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures
Oversee and participate in performing a broad range of design activities on a variety of projects including automated equipment, storm drainage facilities, lighting, landscaping, water production and distribution facilities, and buildings
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Review design conformance and accuracy of plans to coordinate improvement projects with staff, project managers, contractors, utility companies and other agencies
Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Oversee facilities and equipment preventative maintenance and repair responsibilities
Liaison to corporate engineering resources
Create and manage technical budgets
Ensure that role-driven operational key performance indicator (KPI) targets are met, including mean-time-between-failure (MTBF) and mean-time-to-repair (MTTR)
All other duties as assigned
Examples of Work Performed
Drive Company Standards
Develop, implement, and maintain corporate standards
Process, Labor, and efficiency
Line balancing
Product Launch and Project Implementation
Track spending
Schedule and execute engineering tasks to meet launch milestones
Advanced Program Readiness
Team member with AME to conduct initial labor assessment
Team Member with Materials to develop material process flow
Lead of PFMEA
Design for manufacturing and drive closure of build issues
Operational strategy, capacity analysis, and equipment needs
Timeline and critical path planning
Spending forecasting
Drive corporate standards
Identify idle assets within Lear globally for reuse
Attend design reviews and runoff of equipment
Implement and Improve equipment functionality
Push new standards up in organization based on lessons learned
Basic understanding of controls, PLC, Sensors, controls communications
Quality
Reduce frequency occurrence
Increase detection
Following fastening strategy standard
Support Company Growth
Support technical reviews with customers
Provide Inputs to develop cost models - capital, tooling, labor, & start up
Seek out new manufacturing strategies to improve quality and efficiencies
Qualifications
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
5+ years working in the Engineering function
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of engineering
Knowledge of regulatory codes and standards such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act Administration), and NEC (National Electric Code), and NFPA (National Fire Protection Act).
Knowledge of Electrical Engineering in order to understand system interactions, sizing of equipment, and fuses
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC software, ladder logic
Knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent - Ability to modify and develop 2D layouts
Skill in using basic hand tools, and torque calibration tools
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Critical path management- Launch scheduling for Engineering disciplines
Knowledge of Project Management
Ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts to draw conclusions.
Ability to work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s).
Bonus if you have:
MOST labor standard methodology- Ability to develop and modify current labor standards-Line balancing
Fastening strategy- Atlas Copco Tools Talk software
Knowledge Quality Systems on Automotive industry quality system requirements (i.e. IATF16949, ISO 14001)
MVPOne or equivalent Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience
Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate assigned functions and programs within the Engineering and Maintenance Departmentsto include planning, process and equipment development. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for setting goals, establishing priorities, managing resources, developing concepts and approaches, and reviewing projects progress and results. Utilizing leading technology, core standards, best practices to provide the best quality and efficiency in the industry.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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