Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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: 2/23/21

Approved By: Rob Selle, VP of Engineering & Program Management

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering 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 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

· Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, work flow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

· Confers with management and production staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness and customer demand for new and existing product.

· Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations and/or inter-department relations.

· Participate as requested on process engineering requirements for customer RFQ’s. Provide direction on processing methods and verify feasibility.

· 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.

· Communicate with customers and suppliers as needed to support sales, program timing or quality concerns

· APQP oversite and assist in running meetings

· Assist Plant Managers on plant efficiency, scrap rates, staff meetings, etc. – As needed.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.

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.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, five years related engineering experience and five years related management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experiences.

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Work Location: In person