Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the role

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. This role is within the Mechanical Engineering Manager team, which oversees various projects and serves as the Project Leader on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee various projects and be the Project Leader on multiple projects
• Provide documentation and schedules for improvement projects
• Plan and evaluate integration of new or upgraded equipment
• Aid Manufacturing in various improvement projects, such as Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvements, and Problem Solving
• Lead rebuild/re-design of machinery and processes to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Member and driver of daily Gemba walks
• Participate and/or Lead in Continuous Improvement activities
• Develop, coach and mentor team of engineers to ensure the highest level of performance and standards of excellence
• Equipment acquisition, installation and relocation as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably mechanical engineering
• 7+ years of industry experience, with responsibilities in Capital project and Project Management
• Sound understanding of technical issues/needs
• Working knowledge or tube mill operations and manufacturing techniques
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Total Preventive Maintenance methodologies
• AutoCAD or Solidworks experience

Qualifications

• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Skills

• Technical leadership for manufacturing engineering initiatives
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to identify, prioritize, and execute process and equipment improvements
• Support plant performance by troubleshooting production issues, improving equipment reliability, and optimizing manufacturing processes
• Develop and standardize engineering practices, procedures, and project execution methods across the facility
• Drive data-based decision making through analysis of production performance, downtime, quality, and process capability metrics
• Lead the execution of manufacturing and capital improvement strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term plant growth
• Build and develop a high-performing manufacturing engineering team focused on operational excellence and technical problem solving
• Partner cross-functionally to improve process capability, equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency
• Establish sustainable systems and standards to improve plant performance, project execution, and engineering effectiveness
• Support development of future capital plans, equipment modernization efforts, and manufacturing technology improvements

Pay

A good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $120,000 - $166,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays