Site Engineering Manager at Milwaukee Electronics

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Milwaukee Electronics is a leading provider of innovative manufacturing solutions, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results. Our mission is to empower businesses with tailored solutions, enabling growth and success in an ever-evolving market. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing.

SUMMARY

Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing engineering activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production processes for the manufacturing of electronic assemblies by performing the following duties either in person or by directing subordinates:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and sales departments for new business opportunities and to support NPI and the transition of new products into production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customers, production, and quality assurance, to develop and implement new products or processes.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and automation systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing engineering budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Ensure all machines have scheduled maintenance performed, and that machines are repaired as quickly as possible to minimize down time and loss of production.
• As required, supports Facilities to ensure all building, equipment, and grounds are maintained and that regularly scheduled maintenance is performed.
• Must be adaptive and supportive of change and possess good communication skills.
• Other duties as required.
• The work performed in this job can only be done on site; therefore, attendance is an essential function of the job

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages a variety of manufacturing engineering and maintenance-related roles.   Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.  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.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving goals and objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and metrics to drive process improvements and optimization.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline from four-year college or university and 5+ years related engineering managerial experience.
• Familiar with the concepts, practices, and procedures for manufacturing systems.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or executives.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to point, handle, or feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or [email protected].

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov). 

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.