Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Dayton Superior

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:The position responsible for identifying, developing, maintaining and supervising a staff skilled and knowledgeable in manufacturing technology for the purpose of minimizing product cost, and maximizing product manufacturing efficiency through the use of existing and new techniques. Will manage all aspects of manufacturing engineering, including the supervision of support staff, coordination of sales, engineering, and production team involvement. The effective Manufacturing Engineering Manager coordinates process improvements to increase profitability within the product lines of the Company, and provides effective engineering support services to employees and customers for existing Company products. Maximizes product quality and minimized product liability exposure by utilization of manufacturing technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes objectives, schedules and priorities in Manufacturing Engineering activities and reviews staff based on their accomplishments toward these directions.
• Leads machine designers and engineers in the design and improvement of new and existing manufacturing processes to remain competitive in the concrete accessory industry
• Leads continuous search of new materials, processes, and procedures to enhance DSC capabilities
• Improves existing and develops new production processes and methods for the purpose of increasing output, efficiency and reducing costs. Accountable for the rate of production capability of all equipment and processes in manufacturing.
• Assists manufacturing operations in solving technical tooling, quality, process and maintenance problems affecting the daily operations of manufacturing problems.
• Completes periodic performance evaluations for his direct subordinates
• Promotes Dayton policies by setting an example for all fellow workers to follow
• Prepares budgets and schedules for the development of new product lines
• Monitors progress of projects and reviews reports to see that development is progressing according to schedule and within budgetary guidelines
• Works closely with management staff to establish long term goals and improvements
• Manages Preventive Maintenance functions throughout the manufacturing facilities
• Confers with management, product engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Interfaces with Safety, Health and Environmental manager to maintain policies and safety equipment
• Overnight travel will be required as needed.
• Completes special studies on an as required basis.
• May perform other duties as requested or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ten plus years of manufacturing engineering related experience in industry
• Three years' managerial experience; team leader or department manager.
• At least three years in increasingly complex problem solving/troubleshooting hands-on position.
• Fluency with skilled trades

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Master's degree in engineering or business administration preferred
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent
• Excellent technical, conceptual and financial skills
• Commitment to continuous education by attending appropriate seminars and classes
• Lean manufacturing concepts
• Project Management

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary team and to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals successfully
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and familiarity with CAD/CAM system used in process/product engineering (AutoCAD preferred)
• Understanding of concrete accessories and forming customers and their requirements
• Team skills
• Keep internal and external customer needs and requirements paramount when making decisions and taking actions.
• Initiative: Takes independent action and goes beyond what situation requires.
• Judgment: Acts with a view to what is appropriate, reasonable, timely, and realistic.
• Learning orientation: remains open to new ideas and perspectives that differ from his/her own idea.
• Demonstrates self-confidence in own ideas, judgments, and capabilities.
• Developing others in the team without regard for differences in background or perspectives.
• Attention to detail: making sure that work is done correctly, completely, and to the highest standards
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Secondary languages an asset. (Chinese, Spanish, German, Russian)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Low physical effort required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, and lift.
• Occasionally may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to use a keyboard, monitor and calculator.
• Requires the ability to communicate verbally, both in person and on the telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inside average office environment.
• Average office noise levels.
• Ambient temperature between 68? and 76?
• Safety Glasses, steel toed shoes, and hearing protection required while performing specific tasks in and around the plant.
• Occasional exposure to shop element such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.
• Position will require traveling (20%)

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