Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager is the top engineering leader for the organization and reports to the General Manager. Has oversight for the Engineering functions within the organization. In partnership with manufacturing, sales and quality assurance ensures conformance to product drawings and development. Develops the engineering road map, vision and direction which ensures short and long-term business goals and objectives are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Directs R & D, new product development / introduction and sustaining engineering functions.

Responsible for providing accurate and timely analysis of actuals and forecast for ROI purposes and Capex Reporting

Provides engineering expertise in areas of prints, specifications, tooling, also process product maintenance, raw materials and purchased products

Partners with Corporate Technology Center on engineering and technology projects.

Manages the execution of reverse engineered drawings according to customer specifications.

Works in conjunction with manufacturing and quality assurance to manage the implementation of corrective action, engineering changes, and improvements in manufacturing processes.

Serves as a strategic member of the Sr. Staff management team while providing technical support to Vietnam location.

Provides technical support for the development of sales quotations and customer part identification.

Develops and manages procedures and methods to ensure conformance to quality standards.

Provide direction and oversight to direct reports. Selects, trains, mentors and coaches staff Conducts periodic performance assessments and addresses performance issues in a timely manner.

Selects, trains, mentors and coaches staff

Conducts periodic performance assessments and addresses performance issues in a timely manner.

Travels as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or other related degree.

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

Minimum of 7 years of mechanical engineering design work in a manufacturing environment. (Strongly prefer experience in a machining environment with exposure to heat treat, lathe and/or milling operations)

Understanding of metallurgy and materials engineering is highly desired.

Prior leadership experience.

Possess strong analytical skills, including failure analysis.

Experience in manufacturing engineering is required

Prior experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Ability to coordinate projects that have significant impact on the organization and require cooperation by several departments for completion.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain technical information in a non-technical manner

Strong leadership competencies including Employee Development, Business Acumen, Decision Making, Managerial Courage, and Drive for Results.

Excellent computer skills (EX: Solidworks, MS Office/Outlook, Excel, and ERP systems)

Ability to travel domestically or internationally as required to customer, vendor or other company locations.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

3. Occasionally required lifting up to 20 pounds.

4. Close vision required.

Benefits Package:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Prescription Drug Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

10 Paid Holidays

Open PTO

FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account)

Fisher Barton is an ESOP company, a qualified defined contribution plan that allows employees to become shareholders.

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Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We’re more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you’ll find—anywhere.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.