Process Engineering Manager Job in Aberdeen 21001, Maryland US

Under the general direction of the WAVE Process Improvement Manager, this position will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing systems of continuous improvement throughout WAVE that add value to the organization. 

 

KEY PROCESSES (Ownership/Participation):

·         Evaluate current manufacturing operations and utilize facility associates in order to identify and implement process improvement and cost reduction projects.

·         Develop and implement process controls with the goal of streamlining operations, improving throughput and reducing internal and external waste.

·         Utilizes appropriate techniques and metrics to evaluate process capabilities, define necessary improvements, and monitor results.              

·         Lead teams of plant associates and managers in order to drive value added improvements (cost savings) in the facilities.

·         Manage projects through the research, planning and implementation stages.

·         Supports and drives the concepts and techniques of Lean Manufacturing.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

·         Reports to the WAVE Process Improvement Manager

·         WAVE Facility General Managers

·         Corporate Engineering

·         Corporate 8 Step Safety Manager

 

KEY CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS

Project Sponsors, General Managers, Process Owners, and key internal and external customers (receivers) of positive project results.

 

MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS

·         Process capability identified, tracked, and improved

·         Adherence to project paybacks

·         Project manager skills – adherence to schedule, costs, and performance while managing group dynamics    
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Minimum of bachelors degree in a Mechanical Engineering or manufacture discipline

·         Minimum 5 to 7 years experience in field manufacturing. 

·         Roll forming and power press manufacturing experience is a positive.

·         Must have strong field experience in Process Management,  

·         Significant travel including international travel is required.

·         LEAN Manufacturing experience

·         Green Belt – 6-Sigma is a plus

·         Must have good written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously

·         Ability to lead, manage and communicate with all levels of operation.

·         Exhibit solid technical understanding in the following engineer disciplines: Research and development, process engineering, quality engineering and product engineering.

 

VALUE ADDED ACTIVITIES

·         Lead change management

·         Coaching and mentoring team members

·         Active scoping and scanning for new projects

 

Key Traits:

·         Innovator

·         Analyzer

·         Customer Advocate

·         Relationship Builder

·         Coach

·         Owner