VP of Engineering - MRA Recruiting Services
Menomonee Falls, WI
About the Job
Position: VP of Engineering
Company: Sacn-Pac
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
This position necessitates on-site presence, and we are currently not providing relocation assistance.
In line with Scan-Pac’s family values, this role is dedicated to empowering the VP of Engineering to spearhead engineering initiatives aimed at fostering innovation, streamlining operations, and ensuring first-rate quality in manufacturing processes.
The VP of Engineering will take the helm in directing and supervising all engineering endeavors concerning the enhancement, creation, and refinement of manufacturing processes and products. A key aspect of this role entails leading enhancements by utilizing feedback to propel profitable growth. You will be managing a diverse team of engineers, overseeing research and development, and maintaining quality standards, all while fostering close collaboration with departments like operations, production, and supply chain.
Job Overview:
As a direct report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the VP of Engineering assumes responsibility for guiding Scan Pac's leadership team in fostering a culture of top-tier manufacturing excellence. This entails providing comprehensive leadership, tools, and protocols. The VP will oversee engineering, research and development, and quality operations.
Leadership and Strategy:
Manufacturing Process Optimization:
Product Development and Innovation:
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Team Management and Development:
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
Budgeting and Resource Allocation:
Other Duties:
Required Experience and Education:
Knowledge, Skills & Values:
Company: Sacn-Pac
Location: Menomonee Falls, WI
This position necessitates on-site presence, and we are currently not providing relocation assistance.
In line with Scan-Pac’s family values, this role is dedicated to empowering the VP of Engineering to spearhead engineering initiatives aimed at fostering innovation, streamlining operations, and ensuring first-rate quality in manufacturing processes.
The VP of Engineering will take the helm in directing and supervising all engineering endeavors concerning the enhancement, creation, and refinement of manufacturing processes and products. A key aspect of this role entails leading enhancements by utilizing feedback to propel profitable growth. You will be managing a diverse team of engineers, overseeing research and development, and maintaining quality standards, all while fostering close collaboration with departments like operations, production, and supply chain.
Job Overview:
As a direct report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the VP of Engineering assumes responsibility for guiding Scan Pac's leadership team in fostering a culture of top-tier manufacturing excellence. This entails providing comprehensive leadership, tools, and protocols. The VP will oversee engineering, research and development, and quality operations.
Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and communicate the engineering vision, strategy, and objectives aligned with the overall business goals.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the engineering, R&D, and Quality team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Process Optimization:
- Lead efforts to optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and methodologies to streamline operations and reduce waste.
Product Development and Innovation:
- Oversee the design and development of new products, ensuring alignment with market demands and customer requirements.
- Drive innovation in product design, materials, and manufacturing technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with other departments such as operations, production, and supply chain to ensure seamless integration of engineering initiatives.
- Work with sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs and market trends, influencing product development and manufacturing strategies accordingly
Team Management and Development:
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team capable of delivering strategic objectives.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, industry best practices, and quality assurance protocols in all engineering activities.
- Implement robust quality control measures to maintain product quality and reliability.
Budgeting and Resource Allocation:
- Develop and manage the engineering department budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support strategic initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in engineering operations.
Other Duties:
- Develop and maintains critical quality documents including Quality policies, standard operating procedures, ISO procedures, PPAP, and create and maintain control plans for production.
- Establish, track, and report on project status, quality standards and other key performance metrics.
- Developing and continuous improvement of quality inspection procedures for production processes.
- Follow up on defective trends – meet with responsible managers, develop improvement plans, provide historical data, etc. Document nonconformance and facilitate a timely disposition of the nonconformance.
- Perform all job duties following 5S/LEAN Manufacturing requirements and according to all safety policies.
- Special projects as assigned.
Required Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.
- Extensive experience (typically 10 years) in engineering leadership roles within the manufacturing industry.
- Strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes, product design, and engineering principles.
- Proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams and driving innovation in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Solid track record of incorporating sound quality principles to drive effective solutions.
Knowledge, Skills & Values:
- Ability to use knowledge, experience and skills to lead and develop a team in a corporative coaching manner.
- Team player that builds and maintains strong relationships across all departments and levels of the organization.
- High level of integrity and commitment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
- Strong decision making, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Customer service mindset, working closely with customers to understand their issue, provide quick resolution, while developing win-win solutions for both the customer and Scan-Pac
- Must have knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with ERP and Quality Management Systems preferred.
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