Engineering Manager

Summary Directs LISI Aerospace Fastener Division Engineering Department in all areas including but not limited to new product development, design validation, project/program management, product qualification and qualification retention.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Manages and oversees the daily function of the Engineering DepartmentLeads and develops product engineers, metallurgist and other associated employees.Manages, delegates, and plans the workloadOversees the action plan for each area and is ultimately responsible for ensuring deadlines and commitment to internal and external customers are met Interfaces with internal and external customers to provide information on current projects and products.Interface with other company functions, e.g. Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to facilitate production assuring product integrity and honoring customer delivery requirements.Resolves engineering related problems using new techniques, technologies, or concepts.Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.Actively participates in LISI Aerospace Global Engineering committees and teamsExpensive travel may be required (national and international) to solve and analyze customer requirements and/or product issuesConfers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.Forecasts operating costs of department and provides necessary information for budget requests.Provides timely communication to management and internal/external customers on new developments, which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.Ways of working, Experience, and BehaviorsTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures as necessary to implement new processes and enhance productivity in current processes.Technical Skills - Understands and has working knowledge of Engineering software, principles, and techniques. Must be able to design, create, and manage engineer projects.Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Presents complex concepts in a simple manner to achieve understanding of benefit plans at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly or indirectly responsible for the performance of all direct reports. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns and resolving problems.Qualifications 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 (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from and accredited four-year University or equivalent combination of education and experience.Five or more years Design Engineering/ Project management or Product Engineering in a high volume environmentLeadership experience or equivalent transferable experience a plus Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, to listen and gets clarification, to respond well to questions, to demonstrate group presentation skills and to participate in meetings.Mathematical Skills Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.Reasoning Ability Ability to define issues and root cause of problems, collect / analyze data, establish facts, and validate conclusions. Must be able to present problem resolution with valid data. Requires the ability to interpret complex and varied technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form dealing with several concurrent abstract and concrete variables.Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of ERP System, Design Systems, Document Control systems. Intermediate level or above in Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; and Microsoft AccessPhysical Demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETYThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures.The employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment in specified areas.Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture, be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by :Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protectionImplementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risksParticipate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scopeBe familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her workTo be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

Created: 2024-11-07