Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

G&W Electric Co - Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time - Manager

Bolingbrook, IL

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive. In this role, reporting to the Director of Advanced Operations Technology, you will be responsible for all EPOX Engineering and Technology for Molding Manufacturing Processes. You will manage and lead the Engineering and Technical Innovation team for our Molding Manufacturing Processes, playing a crucial role in driving continuous improvement activities aimed at achieving world-class operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include overseeing all engineering disciplines in the Molding department, which encompasses Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. You will create and implement business excellence strategies to foster a world-class manufacturing culture, focusing on Continuous Improvement Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. As a thought leader in the CI culture change, you will drive the transition and complete adaptation of these practices across the organization. Utilizing tools such as Problem Solving, Lean, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement Processes, you will cultivate a culture of operational excellence. You will also work closely with the New Product Development group to launch new products and innovative manufacturing processes, evaluate and recommend key projects to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics, and ensure the consistency and quality of processes through PFMEA and Control plans. Additionally, you will participate in quality improvement initiatives, document performance improvements, communicate CI initiatives throughout the organization, support production capacity increase projects, and develop employee skills to enhance throughput and reduce scrap/rework. You will also monitor the performance of your team, provide necessary counseling and instructions, and ensure compliance with EMS policies and procedures. This position requires strong leadership and direction consistent with company goals, collaboration with plant staff to develop high-potential talent, and responsibility for hire/fire decisions, performance appraisals, and employee training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for all engineering disciplines in the Molding department.
• Create and drive business excellence strategies for world-class manufacturing culture.
• Serve as a thought leader in the Continuous Improvement (CI) culture change.
• Utilize tools of Problem Solving, Lean, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement Processes.
• Develop capabilities for implementing continuous improvement strategies within the Molding department.
• Work with New Product Development group in launching new products and innovative manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate, decide, and recommend key critical projects improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.
• Drive the culture of quality with PFMEA, Control plans, and other quality documents.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and problem-solving projects with cross-functional groups.
• Implement and update best practices from learnings of activities.
• Translate and document performance improvements to financial values that align with corporate goals.
• Communicate and coordinate all CI initiatives throughout the organization.
• Support production with capacity increase projects through innovative manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate performance of subordinates against job requirements and performance goals.
• Monitor conformance of subordinates to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and morale metrics.
• Provide counseling and instructions as necessary.
• Develop employee's work skills to improve throughput and reduce scrap/rework.
• Provide visual communications of goals to current performance through daily management metrics display.
• Conform with EMS policies and procedures, including regulatory requirements.
• Support training for new employees on EMS procedures, work instructions, and standard work.
• Create and monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) at departmental and process levels.
• Provide leadership and direction consistent with company and business goals.
• Work closely with plant staff to develop high-potential talent.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advanced Operations Technology to achieve departmental goals.
• Responsible for hire/fire decisions, performance appraisals, employee training and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of Engineering Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Molding experience (APG preferred, but injection or other types of molding acceptable).
• Computer proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn new applications such as Microsoft Project or similar.
• Understanding of P&L at a departmental level.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate others through excellent leadership skills.
• Problem-solving experience using standard tools and methods such as 8-steps, DMAIC, or similar root-cause analysis methods.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Leadership experience with examples of building high-performance teams and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong experience in managing and driving innovation through manufacturing excellence projects.
• Six Sigma black belt or green belt.

Benefits

• Challenging opportunities for career growth.
• Rewards for excellence and individual expertise.
• Engaging work environment that embraces core values.