Engineering Manager

Manager, Engineering & Technical Services

The Manager, Engineering & Technical Services will be responsible for the design, development, CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation), and commercialization of all new proprietary & purchased equipment. This position will also support the launch of new products, and implementation of new processes in Production. Manager, Engineering & Technical Services will also be responsible for the leadership, development, planning & management of a team of Engineers and Maintenance Technicians. This position is responsible for providing leadership for the installation & maintenance of all manufacturing equipment in a timely and correct manner, with Safety as the first priority. This position is responsible for working with maintenance leaders to support the maintenance of all facilities. This position responsibility includes ensuring projects are on time and within budget. Responsible for the implementation of Lean processes and cost reduction projects in Production. Provide leadership & planning for the set-up & changeover of all production lines to support Production needs and help meet their daily production goals.

This position is responsible for the management, tracking, and reporting of annual spending budget, tracking of spending by month to ensure we do not exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual Maintenance spending budget. Responsible for the creation of Capital equipment project proposals with ROI for all new and used equipment purchases, completion of projects on time and in budget, and report to management on the tracking of annual Capital and spending by month, to ensure we do not exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual spending budget, and ROI is met as proposed.

Performance Expectations

• Plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities and projects to support Goodkind Co. Sales & Profit goals.
• Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with Goodkind Co's established policies and objectives, and are on time and within budget.
• Hires, trains, & mentors Maintenance team employees. Manages, coaches, motivates, and leads team members to meet Maintenance & Production goals.
• Establishes and aligns expectations for Engineering Team members & Maintenance team members with daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance goals, and holds employees accountable for achieving these goals.
• Provides performance feedback to team members and disciplinary action to ensure compliance with management policies, procedures, and safety rules & regulations.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of team members that are timely, constructive, and have them perform to their full potential.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy in a timely manner.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, and implements safety / housekeeping, health, and environmental programs.
• Ensures Mechanics & Engineering Team members clean up their work area prior to release to Production and remove all their tools, and to ensure there is no contamination of product or a safety hazard in the Production equipment area.
• Manages team to ensure GMP general safety policies and procedures are in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ensures all team members adhere to GoodkindCo's safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for reporting and repairing any safety violations or problems.
• Participates as a key contributing member in the company's Safety Committee.
• Responsible for the timeline, milestones, budget, design, development, CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation), and commercialization of all new proprietary & purchased equipment. Support the launch of new products, and implementation of new processes in Production.
• Leads the creation of all documentations required for the transfer of equipment development from Engineering to production which includes Operator instructions with centerline standards, spare parts list with min and max order inventory requirements, PM schedule w / daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activities, troubleshooting guide, etc.
• Leads the stage gate process for the development and commercialization of all equipment.
• Incorporates components, materials, and tools that result in cost-effective and quality output.
• Familiar with the knowledge and implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles & Techniques to eliminate waste and maximize value for the customer.
• Lean manufacturing techniques include value stream mapping, identification & reduction of 7 wastes, 5S and Gemba Walks, 6-sigma methodology, Kanban and Just-in-Time manufacturing, TPM, quick changeover techniques, track & reduce downtime, power hour, performance, with goal to improve throughput and OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency).

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Classification

This is a full-time exempt role.

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