Manufacturing Manager jobs in Kent, WA

Manufacturing Manager plans, schedules, and manages one or more manufacturing production processes. Incorporates organization-wide operational safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs into manufacturing processes. Being a Manufacturing Manager monitors production metrics, responds to and resolves problems. Assists with planning and directing an efficient layout of equipment and flow of materials. Additionally, Manufacturing Manager collaborates with leaders to manage and resolve workforce or labor issues and develop solutions. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Manufacturing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Manufacturing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Manager, Design Engineering - Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing - Digital Control Inc.
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service. 


    We are seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) Manager based in our headquarters in Kent, Washington to help ensure our products continue to live up to DCI’s high standards and exceed the expectations of our global customers. As a player-coach, you will apply your technical knowledge and leadership skills to hardware design, new product introduction, test development, and manufacturing process engineering while cultivating internal and external partnerships. If you’re hands-on and passionate about technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, then DCI could be a perfect fit for you! 

     

    MDE is a new function at DCI, so you’ll have the opportunity to build, establish, and set the course for the team!

    What You’ll Do:

    Manager and technical leader (50% or more of time)

    • Recruit, develop, and lead a team of engineers in the disciplines below. Provide regular coaching, perform performance evaluations, and contribute to annual compensation reviews.
    • Define, prioritize, and assign projects and operational tasks. Prepare and maintain detailed planning of project activities, including schedules, cost estimates and resource assignments.
    • Prepare annual expense budget and monitor and control activities to these plans.
    • Coordinate and collaborate with other managers in the Manufacturing and R&E departments to optimize the overall performance of the organization. This may include solving emerging issues with resources, processes, and products. It may include development of long-term, medium term and short-term plans.
    • Provide reports as required to communicate project status to management including accomplishments, risk and key upcoming milestones for scope, budget, schedule, and resources. Develop contingency plans to address problems and risks encountered in project execution.
    • Contribute to Extended Leadership Team (ELT) on broad management topics, partner with Company Leadership to define and advance corporate strategy, focus areas, and deliver annual objectives.

    Team responsibilities (individual contribution up to 50% of time in one or more area)

    Hardware design engineering of electronic and electromechanical devices

    • Investigate and propose solutions to address customer feedback, field failure incidents, service repair trends, and production issues
    • Perform redesign and requalification of existing commercial products for iterative performance, cost, and reliability improvement or to resolve component obsolescence issues
    • Maintain form-fit-function equivalence of commercialized products

    New product introduction (NPI)

    • Partner with the R&D organization to represent Manufacturing needs in product development and DfX (Design for X: Manufacturability, Quality, Assembly, Supply Chain, Repairability, etc) to understand theory of operations and bring the next-generation of our industry-leading equipment to market
    • Define and execute qualification testing of prototype and redesigned hardware products to environmental standards

    Test process engineering and automation

    • Develop, implement, and maintain new quality control test processes, including hardware and software design for automated fixtures and equipment
    • Creation and evaluation of performance results databases and data analytics, provide reports and proposals to improve test processes or enhance product designs

    Manufacturing process engineering

    • Investigate, design, develop, and implement plans to increase the efficiency and yield of assembly and testing methods, systems, automated equipment, processes, and people
    • Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and supplier partners, participate in audits, and evaluate first-article materials and parts according to specifications and quality standards
    • Lead and/or support continuous improvement projects and the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles

    Other

    • Lead by example to contribute to a safe and healthy work environment
    • Advance knowledge by studying industry trends and developments (such as generative AI, digitization, and industry 4.0), pursuing educational opportunities, reading technical publications, networking, and participating in professional organizations.
    • Note that the above details describe the principal duties of an employee in this position but are not to be considered as all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform related duties by their supervisor.
    • Reports directly to the Head of Manufacturing, with functional/ advisory relationship with Engineering leadership.
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Maintenance Manager
  • Milgard Manufacturing LLC
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands also known as Mi...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Manufacturing Manager
  • BlueScope
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionNS BlueScope - Coated Products North America (Coated Products) is a joint venture between Nippon Steel and BlueScope Steel. The Coated Product business operates in the United States...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Manufacturing production
  • General Plastics Manufacturing Co
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Description : We are looking for experienced Manufacturing Production Workers to make our aerospace products! We are Tacoma's BEST KEPT SECRET, with one of the best benefits packages in town, and we a...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Manufacturing Instructor
  • AJAC-Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • Description Schedule: Full timeCorporate Office Locations: Kent & South Seattle, WA Benefits Package: (available for full-time job postings) · 8% - 401K Employer Contribution· Monthly Cellphone Stipen...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
  • RTC Aerospace
  • Fife, WA FULL_TIME
  • Manufacturing Engineering Manager About RTC Aerospace: RTC Aerospace combines precision manufacturing locations across the West Coast. Each of these locations bring exceptional cellular manufacturing ...
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Assembler-4 day work week!!
  • Zentech Consulting
  • Kent, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Title: Assembler Level 1 Hourly Rate: $20/hr 6:00 am -4:30 pm Monday-Thursday Reports to...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Seattle, WA
  • Our manufacturing client is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for their facility near Louisville, KY.RESPONSIBILITIES:Resp...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager/Manufacturing Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Seattle, WA
  • We are currently seeking an experienced Operations/Manufacturing Manager to lead our Aseptic Beverage Facility located i...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Product Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Mission Foods is currently seeking a skilled Product Manager for Fife WA, location. The Product Manager will be responsi...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering & Maintenance (RDW)
  • The Judge Group
  • Seattle, WA
  • Director Engineering/Maintenance. Fast-growing specialty food company that is committed to offering fresh, healthy produ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Supervisor
  • Kelly Services
  • Everett, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Title: Production Supervisor Location: Everett, WA Pay Rate: $80,000 - $110,000 per year...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Manufacturing Associate, Cell Culture
  • Evotec SE
  • Redmond, WA
  • Sr. Manufacturing Associate - Cell Culture Just-Evotec Biologics is seeking a highly motivated Cell Culture Manufacturin...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Engineer
  • Smith Brothers Farms
  • Kent, WA
  • Job Description Smith Brothers Farms is a privately held family business located in Kent, WA. We have been committed to ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. It is the sixth largest city in the state. Kent is in the heart of the Seattle–Tacoma metropolitan area, located 19 miles south of Seattle and 19 miles northeast of Tacoma. Incorporated in 1890, it is the second oldest incorporated city in King County, after Seattle. Kent's population as of April 2010 was 92,411 according to the 2010 census. The total grew to an estimated 128,458 as of July 1, 2017, owing primarily to annexation. Kent is divided into three major regions: East Hill, the Valley, and West Hill. Downtown Kent is loc...
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Income Estimation for Manufacturing Manager jobs
$125,941 to $168,211
Kent, Washington area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago

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