Engineering Manager at CMC Rescue Inc

SUMMARY:

As a key member of the CMC Product Development and Engineering teams, the Engineering Manager provides both technical and team leadership for all aspects of the research, design, development, and production readiness for innovative new products and improvements to existing product lines. Accountable for the successful realization of high value product solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations. The Engineering Manager provides collaborative, hands on leadership, expert technical guidance, clear direction, and consistent reporting on projects to ensure CMC position as the most trusted source for life safety equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all aspects of the engineering design process from conceptual design to detailed product documentation, analysis, testing, verification, and validation.
• Own the product realization process, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM), cost and margin estimation, production methods, fixtures, equipment, and seamless handoff from engineering to operations.
• Create, implement, improve and maintain sound engineering processes. Provide leadership and support to ensure consistent use of the processes, tools, and procedures for the engineering team to be successful.
• Provide resource management and prioritization to support new and existing product developments, ECO projects, process improvement projects, and other production support activities.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders and lead product/process analysis for safety, quality, cost, and efficiency improvements.
• Provide guidance, development and mentorship to ensure the high performance, effective utilization, and continued development of our internal resources.
• Work collaboratively with Product Management, Marketing and or Business Development personnel to define the scope of potential development projects, schedule resources, and create initial product requirements.
• Ensure the design history (test reports, technical reports and design review presentations, etc.) is created and maintained for projects throughout the development process.
• Ensure product designs are compliant with internal requirements, engineering principles, certification standards, customer /contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Create and provide the leadership team with consistent, high value reporting of key department metrics, ROI, and other project milestones.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technical innovation to maintain CMC’s leadership position in the market.
• Conduct performance reviews and maintains open, effective communications with department staff, supportive of company values.
• Participate in industry trade shows, and both customer and supplier meetings and visits.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties assigned as necessary.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent proficiency in Engineering Design and CAD/CAE Engineering tools, particularly SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including the ability to work with engineering tolerances, drawings, and measuring tools and gauges.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to achieve company goals.
• Project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work to meet schedules and provide direction on projects.
• Experience with automation, controls, and programming.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using hand and power tools is required, with machining knowledge and experience being desirable.
• Familiarity with rope, textile, and/or sewn goods is also desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual presentation communication skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Enjoyment of working in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education and experience)

• B.S. in engineering with a preference in Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years' experience in manufacturing and or product development desired.
• 3+ yrs. engineering management leadership experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work environment is in a manufacturing facility with moderate noise level. The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision. The employee must regularly exert or lift up to 40 pounds of materials. Some business travel is required.