Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions, a global leader in Industrial Coating Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the engineering activities within the manufacturing and distribution facility, ensuring that products are produced to meet quality standards, production schedules, and cost objectives. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a key member of the management team and collaborates with the cross functional teams to improve manufacturing processes and drive Operational Excellence initiatives.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Encompassing and overseeing project lifecycle from beginning to end, including project scope definition, cost forecasting, and timeline planning. These projects will aim to improve safety quality, efficiency, labor relations, cost management and customer satisfaction.
• Define engineering strategy and build up engineering roadmap together with commercial, operational, and global engineering teams.
• Ensures product manufacturing, processes, and projects are designed to be completed safely.
• Ensures Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) are being reviewed and interpreted appropriately by the manufacturing engineering team and direction is being provided to production, QA, and the material groups to support these changes.
• Works effectively as a member of the manufacturing management team to ensure operational metrics are achieved and any remedial action is actively pursued.
• Direct and control the engineering and technical operations of the organization in consultation with other line managers, engineering teams in other regions, and professionals to ensure that standards of quality, cost, safety, and performance are observed and that time schedules are met.
• Partner with the cross-functional nVision teams to ensure new products are delivered with high quality and to market on time and to budget.
• Leads assigned groups and project teams on continuous improvement activities using lean concepts and tools.
• Initiates, evaluates, and approves Standard Work Instructions and other documents as required.
• Support valid layouts are maintained (plant & cell layouts, inventory, housekeeping, emergency, & security maps)
• Ensures process observations are conducted by each manufacturing engineer within their assigned areas to ensure that assigned time standards are fair and consistent and manufacturing issues are identified and resolved.
• New or replacement tooling design and manufacturing (both internal and external) and managing the timeline for tooling construction, tuning, development, testing, and approvals.
• Direct work assignments, scheduling, and reviews of work in progress to ensure deliverables are achieved. Handle personnel actions including performance reviews, salary recommendations, and coordination of training and development.
• Other engineering-related activities as required by the company.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering required. ME, IE, or EE preferred.
• More than 8 years of engineering experience
• 3-5 years engineering management experience
• Mastery with the application of LEAN/CI tools
• Experience with AutoCAD/SolidWorks/SAP and Microsoft suite including MS Project
• Strong written and verbal communications

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity and work experience in assembly and with CNC equipment
• Extremely strong project management skills, particularly as it relates to tooling and equipment procurement/manufacturing.
• Working experience in powder coating and equipment related to dispensing applications.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

 Estimated 10%

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Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions

Manufacturers rely on Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions equipment for the precise application and curing of powder coatings, liquid paint, ambient temperature adhesives and sealants, and food and beverage container production. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions is a global team that works to create industrial coating solutions that help our customers improve their manufacturing process, produce better products and become even more competitive. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.