Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Englert is a manufacturer and distributor of metal roofing products and direct-to-consumer branded specialty metal gutters with a history of strong performance. We offer the opportunity for significant continued career growth. The company is comprised of three distinct businesses (Englert, Leafguard and MetalMan) that share a common manufacturing plant.

For over 50 years, Englert Inc. has been the gold standard for commercial, residential metal roofing and gutter systems. These are a few reasons why Englert is tops in its industry.

Job Description Summary:

The manufacturing engineer is responsible for providing manufacturing support for existing products and for developing and introducing new products and equipment.

Manufacturing Engineer Job Responsibilities: 

Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.

• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
• Create processes and procedures to help the company meet budgetary goals as well as performance quotas
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout and devising new solutions to existing manufacturing problems
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Liaison with a team of machinery operators, managers and product developers to ensure everyone is contributing to the common goal.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Other duties as deemed necessary by management

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience in manufacturing or assembly processes
• Working knowledge of manufacturing / mechanical processes and equipment
• Experience designing, operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining complex production machinery is desirable
• Knowledge of computer or PLC based machine control systems is desirable
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is desirable
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma theory and practices is desirable
• Strong skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
• Good mechanical / technical skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Possess excellent leadership & teamwork abilities, and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills