Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Job at Columbus Sverige in Simi Valley

Overview U.S. Citizen Location: Onsite near Thousand Oaks, CA Fulltime Direct Employment; W2 with full benefits The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $118,107 - $167,475 + bonus and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Summary The Manufacturing Engineering Manager manages the Manufacturing Engineering Department to provide support to internal and external manufacturing facilities and resolve any manufacturing or related issues on sustaining and new products. Ensures product quality and delivery schedule requirements for mechanical/electrical subassemblies, and final integration and testing of systems. Works closely with the other functional leaders and Program Managers to execute key objectives and programs to meet schedules and budgets. This role will be responsible to shape the strategy, provide strategic leadership, and guide the success of all responsible engineering efforts. Responsibilities Create short and long‑term plans that effectively communicate to leadership, operations, and program management tasks to meet critical program milestones for the entire AV operations Apply advanced manufacturing processes, model‑based manufacturing, and development of manufacturing strategy Develop advanced tools to analyze delivery, capacity, costs vs benefits, supply chain, and operations to guide executive decisions in anticipation of change Develop and manage strategy for production line product flow, tooling, training and build process and ensure all are updated according the latest design configuration, including estimation and maintenance of capital requisitions Leads implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to achieve continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and lead time reduction Leverage operational data to identify trends, propose leading indicators, and provide predictive information to steer executive decisions Ensure that Manufacturing Engineering operations are validated and well documented, and in compliance with internal regulatory and safety policies Develop and manage financial and manpower budget for manufacturing engineering, adhering to established budget parameters Change Management leader, lead implementation task forces to implement stages of best practices Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understand of current business trends Other duties as assigned Qualifications Experience 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Test Engineering or similar field in Aerospace, Automotive, or Commercial industries. Leadership experience a plus. Experience in low to mid volume complex discrete manufacturing a must Experience developing and executing department level strategic plan in alignment with high level / corporate strategy. Experience in tactical and strategic decision making in a high paced environment. Experience developing and managing department level budget and alignment with P&L. Experience working new product introduction (NPI) is a definite plus Lean Six Sigma manufacturing implementation or use of tools is desired Specific experience with printed circuit board assembly, electro‑mechanical assembly, calibration and testing processes isdesiredFamiliaritywith electro‑mechanical manufacturing, drawings, procedures and Bill of Materials is desired Experience in Test and Calibration equipment software and hardware is a definite plus Education BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field or equivalent experience as an Engineer in these fields required (Advanced degree preferred) Six Sigma certification to a minimum of Green Belt orequivalentproblem‑solvingskills/programwith demonstrated improvements results required Additional Requirements Strong knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain management, and quality assurance systems, tools, and procedures Demonstrated track record of using “Lean Principals and methodologies” to design production systems and performing improvement projects. Organization/planning,communication (oral and written), time management, conflict management, ability to manage stress, deadlines and work independently Exceptional data analysis, database maintenance and improvement and report generation with significant qualityimprovement Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Outlook,PowerPoint,Access,Project),MiniTab,Oracle, Agile, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Visio, C# / OOP using Visual Studio IDE, Visual Basic, LabView / Teststand, MatLab, is desired Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision‑making style based on the situational circumstances Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change and leveraging change management best practices Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity Physical Demands Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Special Requirements U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance Occasional travel at times both domestically and internationally, with overnight, out‑of‑town stays (Up to 10%) #J-18808-Ljbffr