Due to our exciting growth, Wright Manufacturing is looking for an experienced, dynamic Production Engineering Manager to join our Team. This important position will be responsible to develop and improve our company’s manufacturing capabilities through leadership of Wright’s Production Engineering Group, for supporting our growth in overall plant capacity, and the continuous improvement of efficiency, quality, and safety through all production processes. Department core responsibilities encompass:

o Production/manufacturing engineering

o Equipment planning and maintenance

o Facilities planning and maintenance.

Primary Duties:

• Collaborates with other manufacturing managers and leadership to assess and set priorities across teams
• Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes by designing and conducting capability studies; applying knowledge of product design and customer requirements, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; procuring and installing equipment; gathering feedback from operators
• Research, design, modify, and test manufacturing methods and equipment. Assess cost effectiveness and feasibility of new proposed processes; make and implement recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Provide guidance and oversight in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions; coordinates outside contractors and vendors
• Design and fabricate new tools, fixtures, machines, equipment, etc.
• Process efficiency improvement thru simple automation
• Coach direct reports in their high volume of daily smaller projects and iterations to kaizen processes, tooling, or conduct problem solving related to the tools and machines of the factory
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Assure product quality and process capability by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and determining process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
• Convert forecasts and time process measurements into strategic plans for adjustments to or additions of equipment, tooling, and specialized material carts
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Lead the programs, activities, and responsibilities around facilities maintenance (doors, lighting, fire alarm, security system, utilities, HVAC, repair requests to building owner, etc.)
• Maintain product and company quality by adhering to government regulations.
• Maintain equipment programing and process databases used by equipment to make in-spec parts (e.g. laser, press programs, etc.)
• Create and implement cost saving measures to reduce scrap, processing time, WIP, operator motion, and downtime
• Champion sustainment and continuous improvement of TPM philosophy and process throughout the factory
• Champion project management of New Product Introductions and, in collaboration with Design Engineering team and all other operations teams, ensure smooth product launches.
• Champion Design for Manufacturing principles in collaboration with production and design teams
• Support other departments in their objectives and perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department
• Oversee daily workflow of the department
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Promote a culture of teamwork, quality communication, mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony within and between teams
• Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale.

Successful Production Engineering Manager candidates should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Thorough understanding of plant, industrial, mechanical and tooling engineering
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Workflow design
• Hands on mechanical aptitude. Strong understanding of core fabrication processes and associated equipment and tooling: steel processing, weld, paint, assembly
• Strong comprehension of, and experience in, applying LEAN Manufacturing philosophy and tools
• Computer proficiencies:
  • Data analysis
  • CAD (computer aided design)
  • CAM (computer aided manufacturing)
  • PLC

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering field, required.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience required
• Project management experience dealing with capital investments greater than $500k

Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and long term disability
• Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts/Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% of your contribution with full vesting upon eligibility
• Paid Leaves starting at 120 per year
• 8 PAID Holidays
• Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance

Due to the volume of applications received only those applicants identified for the interview process will be contacted.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

We work hard and care deeply. Why? Because quality matters. Our customers depend on our team to build a quality product.

At Wright Manufacturing, Inc. we are “More than just a mower”… Find out why at www.wrightmfg.com

WMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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