Engineering Manager, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, BSME Job in San Antonio Texas (TX)

Engineering Manager, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, BSME, Hydraulics Engineering Manager, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, BSME, Hydraulics

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San Antonio, TX

Engineering Manager, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, BSME, Hydraulics

We are only considering candidates who have experience designing hydraulic systems in CAD, along with managing manufacturing process, projects and people.

Manages design engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing engineering departments by coordinating all efforts involved in the process of developing and manufacturing Our Company's products. Under general direction, manages the design, documentation and implementation into production of approved, new products, or enhancements to existing products. Ensures products meet design, performance and cost parameters of specified projects. Evaluates design integrity and component selection based on function and structural strength. Determines the most cost effective processes, methods, systems, tooling, equipment and plant layout to be used in the manufacture of Our Company products. Evaluates labor and operating costs for compliance with standards and stated cost objectives. Develops short and long term manufacturing strategies and capital requirements, and actively participates in the development and introduction of new products. Creates development programs and schedules for each project and ensures successful on-time completion.

What You Need To Apply For This Position:

~ Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering required.
~ Minimum 7 years experience in hydraulic product design and development.
~ 2-3 years supervisory experience in project management and project budget control.
~ Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a related manufacturing environment required.
~ Proficient in 3-D wire frame construction, design layouts, assembly drawings and/or component part drawings. Proficient on CAD; CadKey preferred.
~ Demonstrated experience/expertise in mobile equipment/related products, hydraulic systems design for closed/open loop drive systems, component selection, and design of mobile products using steel fabrication, welding, forming, machining and assembly.
~ Demonstrated experience/expertise in stress analysis, material selection, material sizing, structural integrity evaluation and product specification writing.
~ Knowledge of engineering design standards and manufacturing capabilities. ~ Produce accurate Bill of Materials. Excellent mechanical aptitude and understanding.
~ Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing techniques such as J.IT. &Just In Time), Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Kanban, Manufacturing Cells, etc. required.
~ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
~ Able to organize and prioritize own work schedule and subordinates' schedules. ~ Meet deadlines and work under pressure.
~ Work overtime as needed to complete assignments.
~ Frequent sitting for extended periods of time. Standard office environment. ~ Occasional travel to provide assistance to other Our Company facilities as needed - Up to 25%

What You'll Be Doing:

~ Designs approved new products or enhancements to existing products using CAD software program. Prioritizes projects and plans development cycle/design schedule. Ensures projects meet or exceed design, performance and cost parameters.
~ Maintains overall design responsibility for system designs as well as the design, styling, structural integrity and functional performance of Our Company's products. Performs stress analysis and evaluates strength of material.
~ Maintains complete documentation of designs including 3D Cad models, detail drawings, purchased items with generic specifications, complete and accurate Bill of Materials, shipping configuration, long lead item lists and product specifications.
~Communicates project status on regular basis to include product performance characteristics, specification information, manufacturing information and other pertinent data concerning hydraulic and mechanical flail products.
~Coordinates production of prototypes and component delivery. Selects components and materials for design projects.
~ Assists in preparation and creation of owners/parts manuals by reviewing, correcting and updating.
~ Reports progress of test units to Marketing and Engineering staff.
~ Provides project support to customer service, dealers and end-users. Responds to marketing questions.
~ Implement manufacturing techniques and processes (J.IT., Continuous Flow, Kanban, Manufacturing Cells, etc.) that will reduce manufacturing labor costs, product through-put time, W.I.P. (Work In Process) inventory levels and overall manufacturing operating costs, while striving to attain World Class Manufacturing status.
~ Develops and implements manufacturing systems and operating procedures to support and enhance manufacturing techniques and processes.
~ Evaluates, justifies and oversees installation of new equipment and tooling to support and enhance World Class Manufacturing techniques and processes. ~ Continually monitors and evaluates manufacturing labor cost indices such as efficiency, utilization and productivity to insure compliance with product cost levels.
~ Continually monitors and evaluates plant operating costs, both indirect and period, for compliance with budgeted operating cost levels.
~ Continually develops and upgrades labor standard data base for use in labor standards applications, cost evaluations and product costing.
~ Evaluates and recommends plant layout changes and modifications to enhance space utilization, material flow, employee safety and product throughput.
~ Evaluates/recommends Bill of Material revisions that support work flow improvements, work order reductions and inventory accuracy.
~ Develops new transactional methods to reduce/streamline work order processing time in a manner that supports lean manufacturing initiatives.
~ Develops short and long term manufacturing strategies and objectives to include capital equipment investments, tooling investments and operating cost improvements.
~ Actively participates in the development of new products to insure compliance with manufacturing and processing strategies, product quality objectives, tooling objectives, implementation dates and product cost goals.
~ Acts as resource for Technical Services.
~ Develops departmental budget and ensures compliance to budget guidelines. ~ Supervises employees engaged in manufacturing engineering activities.

What's In It For You:

~ Amazing Salary Packages
~ 401K with company match
~ Health and Dental Packages
~ Life Insurance
~ Education Reimbursement
~ Room for Professional Growth
~ Profit Sharing
~ Company Bonus

So if you're experienced with designing hydraulic systems in CAD, along with managing manufacturing process, projects and people then we look forward to your Resume today!