Engineering Manager - LISI AEROSPACE NORTH AMERICA

Summary Directs LISI Aerospace Fastener Division Engineering Department in all areas including but not limited to new product development, design validation, project/program management, product qualification and qualification retention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages and oversees the daily function of the Engineering Department
• Leads and develops product engineers, metallurgist and other associated employees.
• Manages, delegates, and plans the workload
• Oversees the action plan for each area and is ultimately responsible for ensuring deadlines and commitment to internal and external customers are met
• Interfaces with internal and external customers to provide information on current projects and products.
• Interface with other company functions, e.g. Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to facilitate production assuring product integrity and honoring customer delivery requirements.
• Resolves engineering related problems using new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Actively participates in LISI Aerospace Global Engineering committees and teams
• Expensive travel may be required (national and international) to solve and analyze customer requirements and/or product issues
• Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and provides necessary information for budget requests.
• Provides timely communication to management and internal/external customers on new developments, which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures as necessary to implement new processes and enhance productivity in current processes.
• Technical Skills – Understands and has working knowledge of Engineering software, principles, and techniques. Must be able to design, create, and manage engineer projects.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Presents complex concepts in a simple manner to achieve understanding of benefit plans at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly or indirectly responsible for the performance of all direct reports. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from and accredited four-year University or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years Design Engineering/ Project management or Product Engineering in a high volume environment
• Leadership experience or equivalent transferable experience a plus
• Fastener experience preferred but not required

BENEFITS:

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

401K Matching

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Education Reimbursement

Salary: $100,000-$135,0000

Schedule: 4/9+4 (Monday - Thursday is 9 hours and Friday is a 4 hour half day).