MGS Mfg. Group has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager at our injection molding production facility in Germantown, WI!

MGS Mfg. Group is a leading global provider of optimized manufacturing solutions for high precision plastic products - with services including: engineering & design-for-manufacture, mold making, sampling, development & qualification, injection molding & value-added operations, multi-shot technologies, scalable automation, assemblies and application-specific turnkey manufacturing systems. We pride ourselves on being the best at what we do and look for individuals that have the same passion! Our employees are a vital part of our success. We maintain and reinforce an atmosphere of mutual respect and communication that will foster continued growth and career opportunities. Our achievements are built on a solid foundation of core values that inspire a culture of Teamwork, Integrity, Passion, and Safety. To learn more visit us at www.mgsmfg.com.

The Engineering Manager directs the development of new production processes, along with continuous improvement of operating efficiencies and provision of technical process support to Operations. This role is responsible for managing engineers and tooling personnel to design, coordinate, implement and maintain continuous improvements to improve safety, productivity, quality and costs.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Directs the development of new production processes.
• Assures operating efficiencies through automation, tooling or machine modifications
• Provides technical process support to the operations.
• Ability to lead teams using lean manufacturing, problem solving and six sigma tools to reduce scrap, increase productivity and eliminate quality and safety issues.
• Works with team to identify root cause of defects and implement permanent corrective actions to address quality concerns.
• Creates equipment specifications, order and coordinate the installation of such equipment while maintaining the high standards of manufacturing safety.
• Collaborates with customer base at the launch of new jobs and as an ongoing continuous improvement effort on current production jobs.
• Hire, review, train and mentor Engineering staff.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Continuously improve efficiency and accuracy in the engineering process and ensure compliance as it relates to ISO/TS/GMP Standards.
• Manage and track capital asset maintenance.
• Maintain and improve existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Managing projects to completion.
• Any other duties as assigned

A qualified candidate would fulfill these requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field or equivalent on-the-job training and experience.
• Previous experience in plastic injection molding
• Minimum of 7 years' progressive technical experience
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong abilities in problem solving and customer relations
• Good understanding and ability to perform tasks and create documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.

Job Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, disability, life, FSA, vacation, and holidays. MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

From: MGS Mfg. Group, Inc