Job Description

Job Roles:

• Customer liaison--understands and communicates customer specifications; possesses both technical expertise and communication ability to ensure alignment and understanding with customer; serves as first point of contact for technical requirements internally and externally
• Creative facilitator--solves problems creatively and creates environment in which others can exercise creative solutions; fosters continuous improvement; pushes boundaries of technology, processes and techniques
• Boundary spanner--takes initiative across disciplines, operations and the campus; makes sacrifices so that other areas can be successful; practices holistic thinking and acts intentionally to collaborate; eliminates barriers and silos
• Developer--mentors and coaches both senior and junior level associates; prepares others for success; stimulates learning and contribution from teams; educates others on technical requirements
• Communication--able to have difficult conversations diplomatically; helps others understand expectations, capabilities and limitations; able to make the complex simple; provides detail where necessary
• Influence--creates an engaging environment; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict effectively
• Business minded--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; ensures quality; manages customer demand and sets boundaries where necessary
• Adaptable--copes well with change; addresses distractions and issues quickly; handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives

 Job Responsibilities:

The position is dedicated to the technical leadership to the team manufacturing engineering and automation teams.  The position is additionally responsible for the technical support of manufacturing focused on providing a consistent product that meets customer specifications with additional responsibilities including, but not limited to: 

• Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing and automation engineers.
• Set engineering priorities in alignment with production, quality, and business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Production, Supply Chain) to resolve technical issues.
• Develop, implement, and optimize casting processes.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations or yield issues.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce scrap and improve throughput.
• Identify and implement new technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing for cores/tooling, AI in process monitoring).
• Evaluate equipment upgrades and automation opportunities to improve process control and efficiency.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a related manufacturing engineering function.