Engineering Manager

POSITION: Engineering Manager INDUSTRY: Aerospace

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager LOCATION Santa Barbara, CA

COMPENSATION - $90-120 Base

Our client is a Diversified Top Global Manufacturer dedicated to the innovation and development of aerospace products. They have been in the business since 1972 and have grown to over 5,000 employees and 15 facilities worldwide in 6 countries.

Their company philosophy is to provide profitable world-class aerospace products, with the spirit and service of a local business and make themselves an indispensable resource to their customers and provide a satisfying place of work for their employees.

They offer an entrepreneurial environment for results oriented individuals and a culture that focuses on playing to win and rewarding employees for their commitment to excellence. They are a company that provides a family atmosphere where teamwork and employee input count, and the focus is on treating both employees and customers with professionalism and respect.

We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager who will manage design for aerospace products and collaborate with customers on existing designs. The Engineering Manager will supervise the creation of new designs, consider certification aspects, and oversee composites/general material selection to ensure ease of manufacturing.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

Researches and implements advanced technology in the area of tooling, mechanisms, and automation to reduce the cost of manufacturing.

Organizes and develops comprehensive cost estimates for various plant applications. Evaluates and analyses the design of each application to determine the most economical and functional systems, methods, and procedures for manufacturing equipment facilities.

Develops, manages, and maintains assigned staff in order to attain the required objectives. Compensates, motivates, and disciplines subordinates in accordance with policies and procedures. Conducts merit reviews on a timely basis.

Provides assistance on major products such as expansion of facilities, acquisition and installation of capital equipment, major repairs and overhauls, plant layout changes, and other related matters to the best economic advantage and schedule.

Coordinates activities with R&D in the transition of new or rebuilt equipment and processes to the production floor.

Purchases all parts, contracts, and equipment used to maintain the buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Manifests hazardous wastes and assures the proper handling and disposal of this material. Maintains compliance with all federal and state regulations in regards to air, water and chemicals.

Administers the safety and health functions at the plant level to ensure that an effective accident prevention program is maintained and that appropriate measures are taken to comply with company, state, federal, and related safety policies and directives.

Obtains quotes and coordinates with vendors, suppliers, and outside contractors on the installation of equipment and/or repair projects.

Formulates and implements an effective preventative maintenance program.

Supervises and expedites emergency repairs necessary to minimize costly downtime and to maintain production schedules.

Supervises inventories of machine replacement parts, materials, and supplies to see that they are maintained at proper levels.

Insures compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, and other agencies as they relate to the installation and repair of machinery and facilities.

Establishes, with direction from operation personnel, priorities of all maintenance activities through work order procedure.

Monitors completion of maintenance projects to ensure that safety and quality standards are met.

Approves all requisitions relating to new and replacement parts, supplies, machinery, and equipment for the maintenance department.

Supervises the activities of all grounds maintenance, insuring that acceptable and proper levels of aesthetic appearance are maintained throughout all company facilities and grounds.??

Trains and directly supervises maintenance of employees of varying skills and abilities (including electrical, carpentry, and mechanical; includes reviewing performance, maintaining discipline, resolving conflicts, scheduling overtime).

Oversees the maintenance and inspection of records for all plant operating systems, ie fire, heating, air conditioning, and utilities.

Provides technical knowledge and expertise to solve problems of a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic/pneumatic nature.

Prepares and forwards all required management reports.

Completes cost justification reports for the purchase of new equipment.

Conducts continuous study projects on existing manufacturing standards to effect cost reductions through the use of advanced engineering concepts and manufacturing innovations.

Analyses and investigates manufacturing processes to detect areas of excessive expenditures. Determine causes, and recommends effective corrective procedures.

Prepares periodic or special reports on manufacturing costs, causes of variances, machine and tooling cost data, anticipated cost reductions and savings, and related matters for management information and analysis.

Reviews and updates documents, routing sheets, equipment lists, and layouts for the manufacturing operation.

Designs and develops specifications on tools, fixtures, and equipment for manufacturing processes.

Provides vendor contact/surveillance for tools, fixtures, and equipment to determine cost effectiveness of proposed product and process improvement.

Assists in developing comprehensive cost estimates for company products. Evaluates and analyses the design of each part to determine the most economical methods and procedures for manufacturing.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS ?

Education:

Requires a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering. Master's degree and specialized training in applicable trade skills and project management preferred. ??

Experience:

Experience: 5-7 years management experience. Aerospace experience preferred

Understanding of aircraft trim and finish practices, basics of airworthiness requirements for passenger aircraft, and mechanical systems and strengths of materials. Composite experience is a plus.

Must have supervisory capacity.

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to define problems collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Must have good communication skills, at all levels of the organization.