Operations Engineering Manager
Hitachi Astemo · Findlay, OH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
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A management production role at Hitachi Astemo (automotive) in Findlay, OH. Communicate, observe, and interpret information necessary to perform job duties, with or without assistive devices.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Capacity planning, EHS / safety
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Job Summary
The Operations Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing engineering activities that support daily operations, continuous improvement, and strategic initiatives within the organization. This role ensures efficient production processes, optimal equipment performance, and alignment with business goals through strong leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead, develop, and manage the engineering team, including performance management, coaching, and technical skill development.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
- ◆Oversee process optimization, capacity planning, and workflow improvements to enhance operational efficiency and throughput.
- ◆Partner with maintenance leadership to improve equipment reliability through robust preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, reliability engineering, and standardized maintenance practices.
- ◆Lead engineering efforts to develop, optimize, and sustain preventive maintenance programs, equipment standards, and technical documentation.
- ◆Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve complex technical issues and sustain operational performance.
- ◆Manage capital projects, including scope definition, budgeting, execution, and implementation of new equipment or technologies with a focus on safety, reliability, and maintainability.
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies across engineering and operational activities.
- ◆Analyze production, equipment, and maintenance data to identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- ◆Support new program launches by ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, and equipment reliability.
- ◆Standardize engineering practices, specifications, and procedures to support consistent operations and maintainability.
- ◆Lead structured problem-solving efforts for operational and equipment-related issues using formal root cause analysis methodologies.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field required
- ✓5–10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
- ✓Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
- ✓Experience with OSHA
requirements
in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Experience with capital project management and process design.
Requirements
- ✓Work in a manufacturing environment that may include equipment noise, temperature variations, and dust
- ✓Perform job duties that require standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the workday
- ✓Work safely in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulatory standards
- ✓Communicate, observe, and interpret information necessary to perform job duties, with or without assistive devices
- ✓Understand and follow written and verbal instructions related to safety, quality, and operations
- ✓Occasionally move or handle tools, materials, equipment, or documents
- ✓When required, lift or move items up to 10 pounds without assistance
- ✓When lifting, pushing, pulling, or transporting heavier items (up to 50 pounds or more), company-provided assistive or mechanical devices will be used
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Company Name
ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.
Job Family
Engineering
Skills
- •Strong leadership, strategic planning, and budgeting skills
- •Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
- •Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- •Ability to interact professionally with employees at all organizational levels
- •Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- •Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Communication Skills
Must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills effectively in Business English.
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