Engineering Services Manager- Bilingual in English and Spanish

Summary

Technical stewardship of all Company manufacturing processes and equipment;

investigate, recommend and deploy new and / or improved manufacturing technologies

to improve product quality and / or reduce manufacturing costs. Entrepreneurial

attitude and ability to operate within a matrix-like organization. Effective in fast-paced

and highly multitasked situations. Target-oriented approach and driven to achieve

results

What You'll Do

Supports manufacturing continuous improvement activities; provides

appropriate tactical support to Manufacturing to maintain the required flow of

high-quality product and make necessary modifications to achieve established

performance goals.

Manages manufacturing work instructions, line layout drawings, and

procedures through team members for accurate documentation of processes,

improvements to operations, and training of operators

Supports site EHS and Quality activities through executing investigations,

developing and implementing corrective / preventive actions, and maintaining

lockout / tagout instructions for equipment.

Manages, either directly or indirectly through subordinates, a variety of projects

having to do with the successful deployment / improvement of processing

technology into Manufacturing. Monitors projects' progress and prepares

periodic reports for Leadership. Ensures that projects are completed within

established quality, time frame and budgetary parameters.

Conducts / documents project meetings; communicates status, issues,

schedules, risks and risk mitigation strategies. Conducts constructive post mortem analyses of completed projects.

Manages Maintenance Teams to support and improve asset availability working

closely with the Operational Reliability Team to implement and execute Asset

Management Plans

Develops project budgets; reviews / recommends collected cost estimates and

proposes well-thought and justifiable requests for project funding. Plans and

manages spending against all approved Request for Assets (RAs) associated

with new projects.

Plans and directs Team activities and establishes project and task priorities;

promptly resolves conflicts; drives consensus.

Drives the development of Staff to become knowledge experts in particular

Manufacturing process / technologies to which assigned.

Confers with Product Design staff to ensure proper alignment between product

design the attendant manufacturing processes, focusing on the attainment of

required CpK values and on the associated manufacturing cost goals.

Researches available technologies with the objective of improving product

quality, reducing cost or increasing employee safety; develops sensible plans to

evaluate, implement and then to audit the efficacy of completed technology

improvement projects.

Develops departmental budget and procedures to ensure departmental

efficiency and effectiveness. Reviews and approves monthly Department

Expense Reports.

Sets standards for machine / equipment specifications, designs, buyoff criteria,

drawings and other as-required documentation.

Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance individual contributors,

directly or through subordinates

Interviews, hires, fires and evaluates department personnel.

Provides positive and negative feedback to employees verbally and in writing.

Documents feedback through Confirmation of Conversations (COC). Conducts

or participates in annual performance review for employees.

Facilitates good working relationships among subordinates.

Provides guidance and leadership to department personnel to help them

effectively plan work, direct team activities and establish priorities. Plans and

maintains a continual work schedule for department personnel.

Ensures department personnel receive appropriate training / coaching to meet

and exceed job expectations. Identifies, recruits and develops employees as

future leaders, including succession planning.

Who You Are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the

knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline

Ten or more years' experience in supervisory position utilizing a combination of

technical and leadership expertise

Significant experience with machine design (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic,

dies, PC and PLC technologies) concepts and their practical application in a

high volume, high mix manufacturing environment

Experience with managing expense and capital budgets

Demonstrated experience in project management

Familiarity with ergonomics and basic Industrial Engineering concepts (line

balancing and process modeling)

Knowledge and application of structured problem solving methodologies

Good working knowledge of typical manufacturing processes, including roll

forming, die cutting, aluminum and plastic extrusion, injection molding, manual

and automated assembly

Demonstrated knowledge and application of SPC

Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and their

implementation.

Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and AutoCAD (Inventor preferred).

LANGUAGE / COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Proficient in college-level algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics.

REASONING ABILITY

No specific reasoning ability required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and

occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.

Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office

machinery.

Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as

communication through automated devices such as the telephone.

Consistent daily attendance required; occasional off-shift support of a three

shift manufacturing operation required.

May require travel to multiple plant sites with some project responsibilities.

Occasional work in an uncontrolled climate factory environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel occasionally domestically.

Occasional : activity exists less than 1 / 3 of the time.

Frequent : activity exists 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 of the time.

Who We Are

On March 28, 2024, PGT Innovations was successfully acquired by MITER Brands and incorporated into the organization's portfolio.

MITER Brands is a family of leading window and door brands united by a passion for quality and relentless pursuit of 100%.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

We have one purpose : Build the most valued window and door brand in America. But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry.

From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all.

Because we believe that business is always personal.

PEOPLE FIRST ISN'T JUST A CATCHPHRASE.

It's a value we live every day. We make investments for the long-haul, to ensure the success of all. Because when our people win, we all win.

DOING THE RIGHT THING IS IN OUR DNA.

Through best practices, strategic investments and our relentless Pursuit of 100%, we strive for higher quality, greater precision and more efficiency in everything we do.

WE SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AT A DEPTH THAT OTHERS CANNOT.

We find every opportunity to deliver seamless engagements and the extraordinary experiences that lead to valued, long-lasting relationships.

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