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Location : 110 Continental Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
Who We Are:
Challenge is a leading employee-owned tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. Challenge fosters a culture of collaboration, diversity, and innovation. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry experts allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do every day and they are the true driving force in our operations.
Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned atumotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!
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Position Summary:
The Engineering Manager directs and coordinates activities of the plant engineering group to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the assigned duties personally or through delegation to team members
Requirements:
- Plans, develops and implements Manufacturing Engineering department policies and goals.
- Plans Manufacturing Engineering department schedules and prioritizes Manufacturing Engineering activities needed to launch new programs, implement engineering changes, reduce downtime, improve production efficiency, improve manufacturing methods, improve product quality, maximize
work force utilization, and improve facility layout. - Supervises and directs activities of Manufacturing Engineers and Controls Engineers.
- Develops detailed plans for all aspects of new product launch related to Engineering and coordinates planning activity with other departments.
- Assists with developing program equipment specifications, PFMEA development, customer documentation, and establishing standard work processes.
- Analyzes production and maintenance reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance issues in order to reduce costs and prevent operational delays, or assists Manufacturing Engineers with interpreting data and resolving problems.
- Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made, and allocates operating budget. Approves department requisitions following company policies and procedures.
- Obtains quotes from vendors/suppliers, reviews quotes, and makes recommendations on vendor selection.
- Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required.
- Directs preparation of directives to division or department administrator outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree; or related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferred).
- Five years of engineering management experience (required).
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What We Offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.