Design Engineering Manager

Design Engineering Manager

Job Description

Department: Engineering       

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Reports To: President

Location: Ponca City, OK

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)       

Positions Supervised: Design Engineering team

POSITION SUMMARY: The Design Engineering Manager position is responsible for New Project development, Quality, Lean Manufacturing and Plant fixture development.  In this position, the manager would be responsible for overseeing the development of new product designs, quality systems and plant manufacturing processes as they apply to Lean Manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")

• Advanced Quality Plan (AQP) Management: Maintains an AQP to ensure that new products meet both quality and timing requirements.
• Design Review Scheduling: Coordinates design reviews to ensure manufacturability before the build process begins, identifying potential issues early.
• Easel Board Process Leadership: Leads and schedules Easel Board process for first-time builds, ensuring that all necessary steps and checks are completed.
• Workload and Priority Management: Maintains and manages a system to organize workload and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Drawing Standards & Manufacturing Process Integration: Establishes and maintains drawing standards that incorporate manufacturing processes for accurate and efficient production.
• Process and Procedure Development: Develops and continuously improves procedures to raise product quality and operational standards.
• Permit and Quality Systems Management: Maintains an organized permit system and ensure quality systems are in place to meet the highest standards for products being shipped.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action System: Implements and manages a system for identifying and addressing root causes of quality issues or escapes, ensuring corrective actions are taken promptly.
• War Board and Performance Tracking: Maintains weekly updates on the War Board and matrices to track performance, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational goals.
• Tool Calibration Management: Ensures a system is in place for the calibration of tools used in product verification, maintaining accuracy and reliability.
• Traceability System Maintenance: Manages and maintains a robust system of product traceability, ensuring full tracking from production to delivery.
• Quality Checklist Creation: Develops detailed quality checklists for each stage of the manufacturing process for new products, ensuring consistent standards are upheld.
• Documentation Control: Maintains a reliable system for the storage and retrieval of critical documentation, ensuring that all records are easily accessible when needed.
• Stamping and RFI Programming: Oversees the stamping and RFI programming for high-pressure parts, ensuring proper identification and compliance.
• Product Identification &