Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Dexter Magnetic Technologies • Elk Grove Village, IL • 10h ago

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 Permag 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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