Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets. Dexter's engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and application engineering expertise.
For more information on Dexter Magnetic Technologies, please visit: https://www.dextermag.com/.
Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position:
The Director of Manufacturing Engineering will lead and provide technical leadership and guidance to the entire Operations team. The person in this role will ensure that sufficient technical resources are deployed to the various production areas in the facility. This leader will be responsible for championing efforts to identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules. The person in this role will lead and/or participate in the development, standardization and improvement of manufacturing processes and systems at Dexter in Elk Grove Village Illinois. As an integral member of the team, you will guide the team in driving studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of new process and product development.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical and personal leadership to the engineering team
Collaborate with peer groups across Magnetic Holdings to identify, develop, and improve manufacturing processes
Manage, lead and status multiple projects concurrently
Drive initiatives to improve processes and innovation. This may include implementing new manufacturing technologies, such as automation and / or mechanization.
Ensure timely release of engineering documentation and related technical processes
Manage workflow and balance engineering and production priorities across the factory
Work closely with factory leadership and program managers to meet design, build, and test milestones for various programs
Ensure teams apply robust, consistent, and reliable engineering fundamentals and processes to ensure product integrity and process capability
Work closely with direct reports to develop team goals and promote professional development
Manage roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the team
Manage resources to support new advanced manufacturing processes
Participate in and/or lead causal analyses related to new and sustaining products
Manage department budgets, staffing levels and capital equipment needs
Ensure safety remains a primary focus across all the functional teams
Targeted Salary Range: $185,000-$195,000 + bonus
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
15+ years of relevant engineering and manufacturing support experience
Experience managing multi-functional engineering teams in a production environment
Experience in developing and managing to department financial targets
In-depth understanding of manufacturing engineering and test engineering principles
Advanced experience with Value Analysis and Value Engineering techniques
Previous experience and success in developing/starting new manufacturing processes
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder)
Preferred Qualifications/Education/Experience:
Master of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (other relevant fields may apply) from an accredited university
Advanced experience in complex hardware manufacturing (i.e. Grinding, CNC machining, additively manufactured components, welding, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, complex assembly and acceptance testing)
Previous engineering leadership in an aerospace, medical or semiconductor environment with mission critical high value components
Green or Black Belt Lean-6Sigma certified
Successful Essential Skills
Strong personnel and project management skills
Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments
Understanding of product lifecycle management and associated gate reviews
Proficiency in business and engineering software
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships
Ethical practice - adheres to Dexter Mission, Vision, Values and Culture during both good and bad times. Adheres to policy, procedure and the law. Actively positively acknowledges employees demonstrating the right values and works to guide misses of others in the right direction.
Communication - able to clearly and succinctly send a message in a variety of communication settings and styles. Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Can create open channels of communication, adapt message to fit audience, express ideas clearly and concisely, keep others well-informed, listen carefully to input and feedback.
Managerial courage - Willingness and ability to champion and enforce company procedures, standards and policies and to maintain utmost confidentiality in handling sensitive company and employee information.
Conflict resolution - reads situations quickly, can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise. Sees conflict as opportunity. Follows a process to resolve.
Detail orientation - does work that is error free the first time. Checks own work to ensure content is accurate, grammatically correct and visually appealing. Verifies the work of others when data concerns employment actions.
Relationship management - after reasonable exposure, can articulate the strengths and limitations of people inside or outside the organization. Creates a climate where people want to do their best - empowers others. Invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility.
Excellent problem-solving skills uses rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements.
Excellent time management skills: concentrating effort on priorities and overall planning, awareness and response to what is due now, short and long term.
Strong computer skills: i.e., Microsoft Office, Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS), Safety Management Software (SafetyAMP), Environmental Management Software (Vanguard Environmental)
Ability to initiate and complete multiple concurrent projects.
High level of business acumen: Understands policies, practices, technology, trends and information and how those affect the business.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic Life/AD&D (includes coverage for dependents 100% Company paid), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability (100% Company paid), Supplemental Life/AD&D, 401(k) with Company match, tuition assistance after 1 year, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.
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