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“ Our mission is to serve as the defense and heavy industry market leader for track systems, fabricated structures, power transfer and suspension systems supplying the U.S. and allies worldwide.”
Benefits we offer
- 3 Weeks of Paid vacation
- Yearly discretionary bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k retirement plan with a match
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Additional paid day off for all Veterans
- 10 paid holidays
- Insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD and LTD
- Company paid life insurance policy worth 1.5 x's your annual salary
Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000 square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http://www.locperformance.com
FLSA Status: Exempt
Approved Date: 02/19/2018
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Department: Engineering
Summary Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant by performing the following duties.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees in the Manufacturing Engineering Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Oversee scope of department responsibilities and support assigned engineers with technical direction and prioritizing
- Breakdown program requirements and assign tasks to department engineers along with continuous program status
- Oversee planning of product tooling/fixture designs to ensure efficient production methods and maintain schedule.
- Attend daily shop meetings to assist in resolving manufacturing and/or quality issues
- Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations and/or inter-department relations.
- Participate in corrective action meetings to investigate root causes and implement engineering changes where needed.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by researching efficient improvements and developing proposals; Includes the oversight and implementation of improved procedures and new equipment installations.
- Engineering Manager is expected to fulfill the Manufacturing Engineering responsibilities themselves along with department oversight. Their engineering tasks are as follow:
- Develop, evaluate, improve, and oversee efficient manufacturing process.
- Design and build work holding fixtures for all assigned product
- Develop in-process check procedures, work instructions and tooling reviews
- Train operators per work instructions and oversee manufacturing process to ensure efficient equipment utilization
- Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Maintain all required department documentation including APQP checklists and timesheets
- Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.
Competencies
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
- Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
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.A.) from four-year college or university, five years related engineering experience and two years related management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experiences.
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 effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Word Processing software and Adobe Acrobat software. Knowledge of Solid Edge software (CAD) is highly desired.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical 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.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.