Engineering Manager (AMP - Manufacturing Management)

Am Prod - Strafford, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Strafford, MO

About the position

As the Engineering Manager at American Products, you will lead and manage the engineering team to drive technological advancements and efficiency within our manufacturing operations. Your role will focus on integrating emerging technologies, optimizing processes, and ensuring that our engineering practices contribute to the company's goals of innovation, productivity, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the mechanical design department, guiding Mechanical Engineers to enhance design processes and workflows.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to drive accountability and efficiency within the engineering team.
• Develop and maintain consistency and structure in the engineering design process, including drawings, bills of materials, calculations, and testing procedures.
• Create and execute engineering processes with a focus on end-user safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the engineering team, estimating, and sales departments to develop a new product roadmap, focusing on innovative products tailored to relevant markets.
• Mentor and support direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the engineering team.
• Provide technical support and expertise to troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure optimal performance.
• Work alongside customers, electrical engineers, and mechanical design engineers to deliver comprehensive engineering solutions.
• Lead initiatives in production services and programming, establishing and monitoring performance metrics to improve production efficiency and cost savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in leadership roles within engineering teams.
• Experience with telecommunications enclosures is advantageous.
• Experience in engineering and developing integrated enclosures is desired.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Proficiency in PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Autodesk Inventor.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels.