Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Location: Los Angeles, CA NES Fircroft is the leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the energy industry. Our client has a new and exciting permanent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
Position Overview: In this newly created position, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead and optimize our client's production processes. As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing manufacturing strategies, improving processes, managing budgets, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in manufacturing engineering, and a proven track record of successful project management.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians
- Manage and allocate resources effectively, including budgets, personnel, and equipment
- Lead process validation exercises to confirm cycle times, labor requirements, tooling, work instructions and other assumptions to ensure a smooth production ramp up
- Oversee the implementation of new manufacturing technologies and equipment
- Establish and optimize factory layout and floor plans for efficient workflow and resource utilization
- Develop comprehensive manufacturing processes, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards
- Lead development of work instructions and documentation for manufacturing processes to ensure consistency and facilitate training
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new manufacturing setups, considering cost-effectiveness and resource utilization
- Lead the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and automation systems to enhance production capabilities
- Develop and maintain documentation related to manufacturing processes, including standard operating procedures, process flowcharts, and equipment specifications
- Conduct regular assessments of manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
- Manage the successful implementation of the selected MES System and related hardware on the production line
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce costs
QUALIFICATIONS:- BS in Engineering or related field, MS preferred
- Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering
- 2+ years in leadership role
- Large assembly manufacturing
- Experience with Systems in stable environment
- Systems experience with ERP, MES, and PLM
- Strong understanding of manufacturing process, automation, quality control
- Must have the energy and flexibility for a startup environment
BENEFITS:- Competitive pay plus bonus (DOE)
- Excellent career growth opportunities
- Health, PTO, 401k
- Be part of a winning team.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.