Senior Manager, Process Engineer - Tool & Die, Metal Fabrication - Array Technologies, Inc

Senior Manager, Process Engineer - Tool & Die, Metal Fabrication

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Process Engineer – Tool & Die, Metal Fabrication will lead and oversee a team to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure high-quality production in the facility. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring that manufacturing processes are safe, efficient, and meet quality standards. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage and develop a team of 10+ employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to meet the qualifications required to perform this job successfully:

• Utilize Lean manufacturing and project management techniques/tools to identify and implement manufacturing process efficiency improvements and eliminate waste. 
• Lead and support activities for outsourcing the production of Array made parts to suppliers to improve security of supply using manufacturing expertise. 
• Manage relationships with 3^rd party vendors of Facilities and Production equipment. 
• Lead and support efforts in implementing new procedures to improve company manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. 
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approx. 10 individuals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members to encourage professional growth.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage engineering projects to ensure timely completion while meeting budgetary and production requirements.
• Review maintenance data to evaluate when equipment should be upgraded or replaced. 
• Ownership of facility layout to optimize lean production flow. 
• Lead and support the New Product Introduction team by utilizing Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly skills and expertise.
• Lead and support improvements through automation and a process approach for efficiency.
• Ensure root causes are found and robust corrective and preventive actions are taken by bringing extensive product experience and mechanical aptitudes to bear upon updating blueprints or procedures/processes/WI’s/FMEA’s/ Control plans and other relevant documents (such as closure of 8D’s or QN’s). 
• Communicate solutions across Production, Engineering, AOS, Quality, Supply Chain and with other departmental teams as required. 
• Provide manufacturing expertise and cross-functional support with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality Teams.
• Effective internal communications to escalate when appropriate and ensure management team is aware.
• Actively maintain current product knowledge and requirements to ensure accurate data is communicated and mentored to management and production personnel.
• Manage, coordinate, and implement building security programs at all Array owned and/or leased facilities.
• Ensure security/utility systems are inspected and in accordance with regulations.
• Manage and coordinate all 3^rd parties that support the sites and support negotiations as needed.
• Provide technical support to managers cross functionally. 
• Supports operational compliance to applicable standards and laws. 
• Communicate effectively on a technical level and across organizational line. 
• This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Travel 5-20%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing engineering or similar or equivalent work experience
• Prior tool and die experience required.
• Experience with high volume progressive stamping press greater than 400 TONs
• Prior metal (aluminum and steel) fabrication required.
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment 
• 8+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing setting, including machining, assembly, and other manufacturing processes
• 5+ years of demonstrated proficiency in setting up and operating Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machines for precise metal cutting, milling, and shaping according to engineering specifications
• 5+ years of analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues in automated processes
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in metal stamping processes, including die setup, adjustment, and maintenance, to produce accurately stamped components
• 5+ years of experience identifying opportunities for process improvements, implement changes, and optimize metal processing workflows for increased efficiency
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite 
• 3+ years of experience reading drawings and understanding product testing requirements 
• 2+ years of problem-solving experience with respect to process issues identified

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP 
• Strong Knowledge and proven application success of Lean Six Sigma 
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously  
• Must be able to act and make critical decisions independently 
• Serve as a role model to the organization with respect to execution management style, communications, teamwork, and ethics
• Self-motivated, driven, and positive attitude 
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to motivate and inspire others 
• Ability to work in a fast paced, smaller company environment, often across multiple time zones 
• Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships 
• Strong communication skills and can talk to all levels of the organization 

Physical requirements: 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to stand 25-50% 
• Ability to be on the computer 50-75% 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• We do require a background check.
• We do require a drug screen.
• We do require you to complete a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) to make sure you are physically capable of performing the work. This must be completed prior to starting.  

Safety:

• If your role requires the wearing of steel-toed boots, the company will reimburse employees $50 per pair every two years.
• Array operates under strict guidelines and safety standards.  Ear protection, hard hats, and standard non-prescription safety glasses are provided by the company.

At Array Tech, Inc, we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business. 

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.