What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Batesville?
Batesville is looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team in Vicksburg, MS. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for implementing projects, aligned with our philosophy of Lean manufacturing. This position is responsible for identifying and implementing improvements in process, materials, and equipment. This position is also responsible for the quality of products as they are passed on to the customer.
What Batesville Offers You:
- 9% Annual Bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, which includes MD Live, RX help center, Medical Advocate Program, short term disability, among others.
- Generous 401K Matching Program – 3% (base pay) automatic contribution $.50 for each additional dollar saved on the first 6% of pay saved*
- 4 weeks’ vacation, 11 paid holidays, 6 paid sick days
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for development and advancement
- Batesville is a family: This is not just a job. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
- Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
- Works independently; receives minimal guidance
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement
- Design, develop, and implement process improvements to control usage and reduce scrap.
- Ensure product flow is optimized by reducing WIP and improving productivity.
- Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles throughout the organization using value stream mapping and other lean manufacturing tools such as 5s, Kanban, and visual management.
- Support implementation of corrective actions to solve production/quality issues.
- Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods and quality design and control tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, DOE, etc.) for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
- Generates risk assessment, engineering requirements, cost estimates, schedules, and works with manufacturing to implement new product/process development projects.
- Perform system reviews to ensure quality system policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and job instructions are being used and followed and assist in establishing or improving process flows for standard work.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in engineering or related field
- Five years or more in related engineering experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in manufacturing environment
- Two years or more in a Leadership role
Great to Haves:
- B.S. in Engineering preferred
- Experience in AutoCAD and Info View preferred.
- Direct experience in applicable industry is preferred.
- Experience with statistical software packages preferred.
- Firm grasp of Lean/Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies preferred.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills required.
- Concentration specific knowledge/experience as required for assigned area.
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. 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, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.
A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service and innovation. For more than 100 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions.
At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset, and we strive to attract, hire and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:
- Individual worth and integrity
- Excellence in execution
- Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
- Courage
- Customer focus and partnership
Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be.
Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.
Putting customers first: We value the funeral professionals’ role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.
We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. Whether it is a kickball tournament or football toss, our Tree is Me team provides engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.
- These services are not available at all Batesville locations.
At Hillenbrand we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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