Manufacturing Engineering Director

Wakefield-Vette • Nashua, NH • 1h ago

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager for Wakefield Thermals corporate flagship facility leads the manufacturing engineering function to support operational excellence, productivity improvements, quality enhancement, cost reduction, and new product introduction. This role is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing machining technologies, supporting capital investments, and ensuring efficient production methods that meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements.

This position requires a driven individual with strong knowledge of engineering principles, hands-on experience in a complex and fast paced machining environment and exceptional leadership capabilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.

As a leader, build a culture of integrity and openness. Exemplify the highest standard of conduct and ethical behavior.

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers, New Product Development Engineers, Programmers & Manufacturing Technicians.

Liaise with other department heads (Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, EH&S, HR) to ensure alignment of manufacturing objectives with overall company goals.

Serve as the technical expert in machining and tooling and be the point of contact for manufacturing engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems

Oversee all production processes, including the creation, maintenance, and improvement of process documentation, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale New Products from proto@type to full production.

Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance production processes and overall operational efficiency.

Develop and execute strategic plans related to Engineering to enhance production capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies.

Analyze production metrics and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, providing regular updates on engineering projects and process improvements.

Maintain department performance metrics.

Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering department

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and or Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar engineering discipline required. Advanced degree is highly desirable.

10 + years' experience in a dynamic leadership Engineering role within a complex machine centric environment.

5+ years' direct hands on experience supporting CNC machining, assembly, fabrication, or precision manufacturing disciplines.

A progressive career path that shows increased responsibilities and accomplishments.

Excellent project management experience, able to follow a project through from start to finish and successfully delegate roles within a team.

Leadership qualities - a positive & influential manager capable of strengthening internal and external relationships while bringing out the best in their staff.

Excellent presentation skill sets with the ability to speak to both internal and external stakeholders.

A continuous improvement mindset - someone that embraces change and leads the way.

Ability to set priorities and manage risks.

Exceptional technical skills to include MS Office, SolidWorks, MS Dynamics & D365.

Competencies

Building effective teams

Managing with vision and purpose

Customer Focus

Drive for results

Strategic Agility

About Wakefield Thermal

Wakefield Thermal is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. Wakefield Thermal is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield Thermal designs, manufactures, and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components. Building Better Thermal is our goal.

Our Mission: Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through accountability, collaboration, engagement, and shared belief in our vision.

E/O/V

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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