Sr. Product Engineering Manager

Company Description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company.  We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines.  We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. 

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers.  Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Job Description

At Chromalloy, benefits start on DAY 1!

The Sr. Product Engineering Manager is responsible for the supervision of a team of engineers, typically 6-8, aligned around a single engineering sub-discipline (project, design, process). Accountable for task execution by the team, adherence to schedule, team capacity assessment and planning, and development/coaching of team members.  Also, Engineering Managers should be effective working within cross-functional teams to impact the larger Chromalloy organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/TASKS:

Leadership

• Leadership role model in terms of professional behaviors and personal accountability as it relates to Chromalloy Values, People Philosophy and Continuous Improvement Culture.
• Adhere to and lead by example, all Company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Provide planning leadership by setting project priorities for the cross-functional team, based upon company goals, anticipated industry trends, and emerging technology. 
• Engage with other members of the greater Engineering team; leveraging best practices and assigned initiatives from the COPs 

Process Controls & Development

• Provide guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Participates in technical discussions with key customers and related program office ensuring products/processes developed meet the needs of our customers.
• Use Management Operating System tools to monitor team productivity, quality and cost-effective work.
• Partner with all functions at the site ensuring effective implementation of assigned projects of focus area.
• Lead implementation of new products/processes as they relate to assigned area of focus into the operational environment that effectively drive improvements in business metrics.
• Coordinate manpower and other project requirements to ensure project completion within time and under budget.
• Provide accurate reports/presentations to management pertaining to impact of all projects.

Process Optimization 
•    Continually review and improve all processes related to project or assigned area.
•    Promote Operational Excellence through utilization of a robust problem-solving methodology, CI tools  
•    Maintain a clean, organized work environment by enforcing and supporting 5S principles.
•    Adhere to and promote Corporate Code of Ethical Standards.
•    Ensure compliance with Company IPM/QPM and ISO-9000 quality requirements.
•    Ensure management compliance with MOS Principals.

Coaching/Mentoring
•    Provide a leadership role, coaching and mentoring within the site, closing skills/knowledge gaps identified within the site engineering team
•    Be a trainer, mentor and coach to all members of the site engineering team.
•    Communicate with all levels within the site to ensure alignment of actions as they relate to company goals.
•    Performing other tasks in the facility, the region and the corporation as needed.
•    Traveling outside the facility, as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

BS Engineering in a Mechanical or Materials related discipline. In addtion to your education & experience, as a team player you will also have the following skills: 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/PROFICIENCIES:

• Detail knowledge of gas turbine design, manufacturing, or repair processes, as appropriate for the engineering team and function being led
• Leadership potential and demonstrated leadership skills
• Consistently models and champions the One Chromalloy culture
• Proactive mindset to identify project risks and constraints, and devel