Manager Manufacturing Engineering

TITLE Manufacturing Engineering Manager
COMPANY JTEKT Bearings North America DEPARTMENT Engineering
LOCATION Blythewood, SC CLASSIFICATION Exempt / Salaried
REPORTS TO Plant Manager GRADE 108
REVISION DATE 06/25/2024 REVISION LEVEL New


Summary and Accountabilities:
Plans, directs and coordinates technical support for the manufacturing processes by performing the following essential duties:
• Directs and coordinates day to day work assignments of Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturing Engineering Technicians and conducts performance reviews for direct reports
• Develops, and evaluates manufacturing methods.
• Develop and implement solutions to manufacturing problems and improvements in manufacturing methods that result in improved quality and increased productivity while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Provide training to Operators, Setup Associates, Manufacturing Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering Technicians, and Manufacturing Engineers to improve technical abilities.
• Interface with all levels in the organization using verbal, written and graphical communication tools to ensure efficient production methods.
• Design and document tooling designs on drawings that communicate tooling requirements to toolmakers using AUTOCAD software.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
• Confers with management, Production Engineering, JTEKT JP, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, new installation, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential including machine capability studies, etc.
• Plans, implements and tracks Capital and Non-Capital cost reduction projects and reports to management on a regular basis.
• Participate in the development of departmental and salary budgets.
• Support 5-S, Kaizen Team and Koyo Production System, TS 16949 and efforts throughout the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Direct Reports: Engineering Supervisor(s), Electrical Engineering Supervisor, Jig & Tool Supervisor
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
• BS in Engineering; Advanced degree preferred
• 10 years job-related experience.
• 5 or more years of related direct supervisory experience.
• High-volume manufacturing process experience with machining, assembly, and test operations
• Tier-1 automotive industry experience preferred

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10-20% of time.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.