Plant Engineering Manager

P20 - Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems . As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Manager, Engineering (Manufacturing) FLSA STATUS : Exempt

REPORTS TO : General Manager

SUMMARY

This is a technical and managerial position responsible for directing the manufacturing engineering team at a Summit Polymers manufacturing facility. While working collaboratively with plant and corporate resources in program development, the manufacturing engineering manager is responsible to develop and deliver robust product designs, tooling and processes to production. Typical tooling and processes include : injection molds, mold processing & automation, paint equipment & tooling, paint automation & processing, and secondary assembly equipment & processes. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager provides tooling and process support for three shift production operations through life of program. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a champion of effective root cause problem solving and driving continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Is responsible for the following major tasks :

• Directs, prioritizes and schedules activities of subordinates to achieve plant and department performance objectives for safety, quality, productivity, and delivery

Ensures proper training of engineers and mentors them and other key personnel to ensure a competent workforce

Directs the development, validation, documentation, control of all :

Injection molding processes and molding automation systems

Provides necessary plant Manufacturing Engineering resources necessary to complete KBPD development

Molding - Develops preventive maintenance instructions & schedules and directs repairs of injection molds, end of arm tooling, and degaters.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required - working knowledge of injection mold design, maintenance and repair, scientific injection mold processing, robotic part removal end of arm tooling and programming

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does require less than 5% travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

P20 - Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States of America

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