Manufacturing Engineering Manager

in accordance with company policies and applicable laws;

include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; immediately addressing complaints and resolving problems;

• ◆Create and conduct performance reviews based on performance and input received from cross-functional feedback;
• ◆Recommend annual merit increases;
• ◆Assist in the formation of annual budgetary plans, strategic goal setting and other annual planning;
• ◆Must be comfortable being a hands-on type leader who will come alongside employees to truly understand their concerns and remove barriers to success;
• ◆Must have effective problem resolution skills with big picture awareness;
• ◆Provide regular status reports for ongoing programs and support efforts within the group;
• ◆Monitor projects for compliance with schedule and budget;
• ◆Work with other departments and engineering teams to forecast realistic project schedules and costs;
• ◆Adherence to all corporate policies and procedures;
• ◆Maintain site and corporate information on engineering projects;
• ◆Identify opportunities with manufacturing processes that result in significant improvement, including yield increases, cost reductions, capacity increases, and capability advancements;
• ◆Devise techniques for maximizing the output of work areas/facilities;
• ◆Provide strong leadership and vision to the workforce;
• ◆Provide support for employees/teams to accomplish assigned tasks;
• ◆Assume shared responsibility for plant performance along with other functional managers;
• ◆Ensure appropriate metrics are maintained for team performance;
• ◆Assure standard work/best practices are documented and in place;
• ◆Support and encourage an innovative and creative problem-solving environment;
• ◆Participate in supervisory and management meetings as required;
• ◆Develop and implement tools for enabling a smooth daily operation of all processes.

• ✓Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering preferred or similar experience (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or other engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred);
• ✓A minimum of 2 years management experience;
• ✓Must be able to work with other engineering groups to solve complex issues;
• ✓Experience managing and mentoring engineers and technicians;
• ✓Demonstrated Leadership skills including excellent supervisory, communication (both verbal and written), organizational and reasoning skills;
• ✓Prior experience in program management of large-scale projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and cross functional involvement;
• ✓Prior experience in at least 3 of the following manufacturing processes: mechanical assembly, electronics soldering and assembly, epoxy encapsulation applications, ceramic-to-metal sealing, tracer gas leak testing, machining, welding and high voltage testing.
• ✓Experience with the formal qualification of systems to industry standards in defense safety systems;
• ✓Ability to multitask managing multiple projects at the same time;
• ✓Able to quickly gain the confidence and cooperation of others;
• ✓At least 5 years experience in a manufacturing and/or regulatory environment;
• ✓Proven ability to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans;
• ✓Customer-focused manager with demonstrated ability to schedule, forecast and meet deadlines;
• ✓Believer and driver of continuous improvement activities that will deploy Lean methodology and Six Sigma quality throughout the organization;
• ✓Collaborative partner who is capable of and willing to work with peers and company leadership to foster an organization with World Class standard operating practices and quality systems;
• ✓High sense of urgency and a pro-active approach to problem solving;
• ✓Self-assured individual who inspires trust and confidence. Focuses on success of others through listening, sharing ideas and recognition;
• ✓High energy and action oriented;
• ✓Unwavering level of integrity and good business ethics;
• ✓Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• ✓Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance;
• ✓Due to the

from the Department of Energy, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED;

• ✓This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).