Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Reading Truck

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will plan, organize and manage the Manufacturing Engineering and Technical Support functions providing engineering direction for the Assembly and Manufacturing Process. Focus will be on manufacturing systems, processes, standards, tooling, all designed to attain maximum production efficiency, at high-quality standards in the most cost-effective manner.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Provide day-to-day direction to Manufacturing Engineering Department
• Provide management reports that track performance to either short-term or long-term goals
• Participate in the VSM and Kaizen activities including creation of visual indicators of operating conditions
• Develop, design, specify, test and maintain records for production equipment, tooling, gauges, jigs, and fixtures to optimize manufacturing process, including safety, quality and efficiency by studying product requirements and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work-flow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Develop capital equipment requests (CAPEX's) for assembly and manufacturing projects
• Project manage assembly and manufacturing projects
• Design and analyze labor and space requirements, product design, quality requirements, workflow, layout of equipment and workspace to maximize efficiency, consistency and effectiveness of manufacturing and assembly operations and projects
• Work with maintenance team and outside contractors to improve the performance of current equipment and processes, improve performance, and minimize equipment downtime
• Provide design support for manufacturing projects
• Keep the leadership regularly updated of the key metrics and progress of each project

Required Credentials

• Ten plus (10+) years of experience in truck body or other similar sheet metal fabrication industry is strongly preferred
• Experience leading a team of manufacturing / industrial / technical support engineers and providing maintenance and facilities support
• Experience in launching production lines and specifying automated processes
• Experience with DFM, DFMEA, and PFMEA and their applications is preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing is preferred
• Must demonstrate ability to influence across areas, engage peers, direct reports in problem solving
• Skilled in use of Solidworks or 3D modeling applications as well as MS Office suite

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.

Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• We offer big company perks with small company culture:
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

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