Engineering Manager - Pole - Millerbernd Manufacturing

NOW HIRING:  Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring an Engineering Manager to join our Transportation & Infrastructure team! The Engineering Manager – Pole will lead and develop the manufacturing engineers, methods, and programming teams to ensure that processes align with customer specifications, industry standards, and company objectives. The manager oversees the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new and existing products. The manager is accountable for driving improvements, supporting product development, and optimizing both human and technical resources for maximum productivity and quality. This is an onsite opportunity based in Winsted, MN.

Responsibilities as an Engineering Manager – Pole:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, ensuring cost reduction, on-time delivery, and safety standards
• Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure new products transition smoothly into production and existing products maintain high standards of efficiency
• Oversee the purchase and validation of new equipment and external engineering services, ensuring they meet productivity and safety requirements
• Contributes to the development of strategies for pricing, program planning, risk management, negotiations, and margin generation for programs at the proposal stage
• Reviews and approves documentation and checks for completeness and accuracy
• Establish work plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics for the engineering team
• Manage the production tooling library and ensure its effective use in manufacturing processes, utilizing tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC) to enhance efficiency
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of engineering documents and compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensures the efficient creation and management of Bill of Materials (BOM), Bill of Operations (BOO)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce errors in BOMs and BOOs
• Lead teams in developing accurate BOMs and BOOs for new and existing products, ensuring they meet design, customer, and quality standards
• Provide leadership for engineers, methods specialists, and programmers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and skill development

Role Qualifications as an Engineering Manager – Pole:

• Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
• Proven experience managing manufacturing processes and engineering teams
• Experience in ERP systems and software like Cadlink
• Expertise in 5S, Lean Principles, and Continuous Improvement
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, and manufacturing documents
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to work across departments
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and shop floor control application

Why Millerbernd and Who We Are: 

We strive to create the best opportunities for our employees. Here you can discover your potential, turn your ideas into reality, and become a part of a team with skills and experience in various disciplines. At Millerbernd, you will enjoy a fulfilling and dynamic work environment, exclusive professional development opportunities, exceptional benefits, and competitive compensation. 

Bonus perks to working at Millerbernd 

• Short Term Incentive Plan – profitability-based
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Branded Swag and giveaways 
• Company-wide goal achievement celebrations

The Process: 

After you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect to happen next: 

• Your application will be reviewed by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, not a robot or computer software program. 
• Once our team has reviewed your application and your skills, qualifications, and experience match what we are looking for, we will reach out to set up a phone interview.  
• After we’ve had a chance to chat with you, we will pass your application and our notes on to the hiring manager. From here, the hiring manager will review the information and determine the next steps.  
• Next steps would include an on-site interview and tour of the facility to see what you could be doing here at Millerbernd Manufacturing. From here, the hiring manager would discuss the interview with the Team Lead (if applicable) and determine to move forward or not.
• Throughout the process, you will receive communication from our Talent Acquisition Team regarding the status of your application and the next steps if applicable. On average, our hiring process takes 3-10 business days once your application is submitted.

Salary disclaimer: 

The actual base salary for this role is based on various factors, including but not limited to market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.

Apply Now if this sounds like you! #FormYourFuture