Engineering Mgr- Automotive

Staff level position reporting directly to the Plant Manager available due to promotion. Position interacts with the other department managers on all elements of plant operations. Plant is 24/7 operation, metal stamping, welding. Customer base is spread across 7 OEMs and services these through a network of 12 JITs, 3 Tier 2 plants and 3 service centers. The manufacturing plant divides into 3 primary disciplines; Stamping, Welding and Assembly. This individual will manage Engineering and Maintenance operations for the plant; 18 salary personnel- 26 hourly personnel; MRO purchasing, forecast and budget. Will be directly involved and support Launch Management activities. Will directly interact with Product Engineering, Program Management and business unit leadership based outside the plant. Direct involvement on plant P&L, accountable for departmental budget and plant metrics. The ideal candidate will hold a BSME or EE or related degree in an engineering discipline required. MBA or MS is preferred. Minimum of 10 years experience in a high volume manufacturing environment is a must. Prefer automotive or applicable industrial background. Must be physically capable of keeping up with the plant cadence. Ability to handle extended hours, specifically during equipment outages or reacting to customer requirements, is a necessity. Candidate cannot have heart pacemaker as the energy fields of the laser equipment can interrupt functionality. Candidate must be willing and capable to lead from the front. Must possess the skills to effectively engage both salary and hourly resources and be a solid, stable leader with good overall equipment and process troubleshooting skills. Plant is a union environment, so it will be required to learn and abide by the contractual agreements. Solid background with automotive quality systems are required, including TS 16949, APQP , PPAP, etc. Functional knowledge of GD&T critical and fluency with CAD programs and product prints. If qualified and interested, please email resume and reference list to: carrie.cervantes@manpower.com.