#3197 Engineering Manager Architectural Millwork and Casework Mfg. $100-$120K starting annual salary commensurate with relocation assistance

Job summary:

This position is responsible for managing the day to day activities for the engineering department, oversees all software integration, works closely with Cut-Bill Manager, Plant Manager, Field Manager & Operations team to ensure the product design meets design intent, estimated cost, & maximizes shop & field efficiencies, training of lead & support engineers, implements standards & continuous process improvements that advance engineering’s ability to manage the highest quality control that meet contractual schedules.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Continuously evaluate processes, software platforms, and implement solutions that will increase accuracy and capacity, while reducing labor costs.

• Continuously improve the quality of submittal drawings and establish standards to increase efficiency of submittals, RTCB or RTV.
• Support and promote a cohesive flow of information between the Engineering and Manufacturing departments

• Approve all time off for engineering resources and ensure the department operates productively to maintain construction schedules.
• Act in the capacity of a lead engineer when required.
• Work with ERP team to implement Shop PAK into the engineering & material request process.

• Review all internal or external submittal drawings with lead engineers & operations prior to submittal.
• Work with Cut Bill manager to implement a more efficient process that meets the shop requirements, increases accuracy, & reduces the RTS lead times.
• Assume all managerial responsibilities regarding hiring, termination, performance reviews, expense reports, & promotions.
• Work with field manager to ensure product design is efficient & cost conscious with regards to offload & installation.
• Ensure the casework manufacturing process & software is efficient, flexible, & cost effective.
• Develop, maintain, & implement a defined schedule & clear process for outsourcing submittals & RTV drawings to insure they are submitted correctly and on time.
• Maintain a capacity scheduling tool that will identify accurate/data driven capacity constraints and availability in the Engineering and Cut-Bill departments
• Review all Material Request costs with estimated budgets to ensure departments are cost conscience & a profit center.
• Manage the departmental annual budget to the realistic targets provided.
• Implement strategies by identifying early opportunities for screen to machine and/or direct RTS.
• Work with Operations Team to ensure all manufacturing departments are consistently at 90% capacity.

Competencies:

• Strong budgetary management skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Customer/Client Focus
• Results Driven
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Confidence, poise and decisiveness under pressure
• Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel
• Aptitude for learning/ adapting to evolving industry standards and methods
• Understanding shop drawings, field needs and shop manufacturing processes

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma.

• 3 years using AutoCAD in the architectural millwork field.
• Experience with Microvellum Toolbox is preferred.
• Millwork production experience is preferred.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledgeable in architectural millwork and casework production methods and fabrication techniques.
• Experienced with CNC manufacturing.

For immediate consideration forward your resume to ryan@tradejobplacement.com or call (417) 682-3056.