Manufacturing Engineering General Manager

Job Profile Direct and manage Manufacturing engineering group including Facility & Maintenance group Main Duties and Responsibilities * Set Department Level HOSHIN Kanri Targets to meet/exeed company goals for Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance. * Develop, follow, and manager group level policy which supports company policy & procedures. * Responsible for managing training for Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance groups. * Lead / report out department targets, goals which also include; budgeting, labor, fixed assets, chart updates, schedules, graphs, tours, and future planning. * Responsible for leading the reduction of unplanned downtime for mass production and new equipment. * Responsible for leading the continuous improvement for mass production and new equipment. * Responsible for leading the manufacturing feasibility of design changes and new designs. * Responsible for implement process design changes based on drawing revisions along with maintaining the most current drawings for each product * Lead IATF16949 Implementation for the Manufacturing Engineering Group & Maintenance group. * Responsible for leading quality improvement and cost reduction activities such as: activities including automation, reutilization, JISHUKEN and other non value-added work by Process design and Maintenance view point. * New Equipment Installation and Process Preparation including the creation of the schedule, production preparation confirmation checksheet, PFMEA, project milestone activities. * Ensure that operation availability and machine cycle times meeting company targets. * Ensure the on-time delivery of all equipment necessary to support new product launches. * Responsible for facility planning, procurement, and management. * Experience with equipment maintenance,repair (mechanical and electrical),preventive maintenance. * Preparation of Management review material (Monthly & Company level: 3times/Year) * Ensure plant and OSHA safety requirements, production utilization goals, and facilities support is met through proper maintenance planning. * Coordinate with other departments to ensure EPA compliance * Responsible for setting and meeting department budget. * External visits * Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards * Will perform other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by the Supervisor or Management Supervisory Responsibilities * Supervision, development, and performance management of Manufacturing Engineering group and Maintenance group and/or managers, assistant managers, exempt engineers, hourly technician, GL, TL, Team members and temporary members. Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. * 10 years of prior applicable experience in manufacturing. * 5 years management experience required. * Automotive experience required. Desired Skills and Knowledge * Knowledge of automotive manufacturing. * Knowledge of the Toyota Production System * Complete process knowledge. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent time management skills. * Excellent cooperative personality. * Excellent organizational skills. * Ability to think for the Company. * Ability to lead, motivate and manage and develop others. * Ability to interact well with coworkers and customers. * Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures. * Ability to function independently without requiring assistance from, or disturbing the work of others. * Lead and track continuous improvement activities. * Lead and track abnormal occurrences in the plant. * Lead IATF16949 compliance within the manufacturing department and implement procedures. * Lead corrective action report compliance within the manufacturing department * Ability to set key performance indicators, track progress, and implement activity as needed for the manufacturing HOSHIN * Manage labor, expense, fixed asset budgets within the manufacturing department. * Manage manufacturing preventative maintenance, cleaning, standard work, & 4S+D condition. Work Environment * Some dust, noise, oils, greases, grinding debris, compressed air, metal shavings, propane, solvents and occasional heavy lifting. * Exposed to hazardous machinery and/or conditions that could result in injury up to and including a fatality if safety measures are not followed and adhered to. * Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas where under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and/or Safety Shoes. Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided. * Open staff room with constant activity and interaction with cross-functional divisions, departments, and sections. Must be able to effectively change tasks at a moment's notice when the situation requires.

Created: 2026-04-02