Description
Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets.
The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.
The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff.
The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering.
Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.
JOB SUMMARY :
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage the plant's Manufacturing Engineering Department. They will supervise the Manufacturing Engineering for current manufacturing processes as well as new process justification and implementation.
They will be responsible for overseeing machines, equipment, tooling, work standards, and technical troubleshooting to provide the most efficient and economical manufacturing and assembly of quality products.
They will provide leadership and support on the launch of new products, as assigned, to ensure timeliness and minimal errors, oversee the implementation of new processes, capacity increases, quality and scrap improvements, cost reductions, and support all technical requirements of the manufacturing environment.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Drives Engineers in the improvement of the cost and quality of manufacturing
- Supervises Manufacturing Engineering and Support functions for current manufacturing processes and new process justification and implementation.
- Coordinates release dates and availability of machines, equipment, and material schedules to satisfy demand.
- Ensures implementation of modern technology and verifies the effectiveness of equipment and systems.
- Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process, tooling, equipment, etc.
- Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, and affirmative action.
- Provides training, development, and motivation for a staff capable of completing objectives and implementing cost reduction projects ensuring concurrent product and process design and meeting requirements of the manufacturing / assembly process.
- Actively involved in decisions requiring experienced judgment and communicates regularly with managers of other divisions and departments as well as suppliers in resolving disagreements and providing information.
- Provides technical input to the development and reviews capital projects and challenges content of projects for validity and value before sending on to upper management for approval.
- Develops and maintains budgetary controls for the section, establishes and reviews objectives, and provides personnel requirements and future forecasts.
- Maintains awareness of new technology and evaluates its value to the profit center.
- Assists staff in developing and implementing new systems and keeps other areas informed of progress.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
- Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline
- 5+ years as an Engineer involved in Automotive Plastic Injection Molding automation, processing and implementation of new product lines, maintaining and modifying current products, or equivalent education and experience in related discipline as documented by the hiring manager.
A strong Plastics background is required.
- Previous leadership experience with exceptional communication and organization skills
- Proficient in Lean manufacturing techniques, cost quotes and analysis, cost reduction and justification, continuous improvement, established measurables and labor standards / takt time, process and operation design / improvement, sales forecasts, capacity models, documentation creation / maintenance, PFMEAs, Work Instructions, etc.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Projects
- Process Control (CPK a plus)
- Six Sigma Black Belt a plus
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