Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6am-430pm (Fridays off!)

Location: Webster, NY (On-Site) 

Compensation: 108,000-$144,000, based on experience

Position Overview:

Manage a best-in-class workforce of engineering professionals, outside vendors, and maintenance personnel while supporting the other operational groups within the manufacturing environment. Work as part of the team to develop creative solutions to a wide array of complicated problems. Failure to deliver key metrics could potentially result in serious safety, environmental, and financial impact. Regularly works with management staff and reports on key deliverables to senior management on a periodic basis. Is a self-starter and receives guidance on an as needed basis in only the most complex situations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all manufacturing production equipment within the AMAT organization, including coating production, belt fabrication, and all necessary and supporting equipment, minimizing downtime and overtime.

• Operate safely with zero recordable incidents and zero days away from work.

• Minimize cost throughout all aspects of the operation, leveraging continual improvement.

• Target zero environmental incidents and minimize environmental impact.

• Utilize a variety of problem-solving techniques to creatively solve a diverse array of complex problems associated with the manufacturing operation.

• Track production throughput and efficiency, and report key metrics monthly.

• Communicate key messages and provide direction/guidance to management at all levels.

• Coach/counsel and encourage/develop direct reports, with an emphasis on key talent retention.

• Schedule and lead monthly safety tours and report any safety or environmental deviances with the assistance of corporate environmental health and safety.

• Work with plant management and engineering departments to plan and facilitate capital projects, including expense-related projects involving aging equipment.

• Organize and lead annual manufacturing shutdown activities with operations and engineering.

• Work with and interface with all groups within the plant including engineering, quality, operations, and production control and those external to the production plant including site-wide corporate safety and environmental organizations.

• Manage daily engineering operations of the AMAT coating plant including solvent abatement, and AMAT finishing plant along with a diverse, cross-functional team including engineers, supervisors, and union personnel.

• Use of DfLSS/LEAN and Shainin manufacturing methods for continuous improvements, leveraging the continuous improvement process.

• Effectively communicate plant operational status on all relevant metrics to senior management.

• Actively participate in and take the initiative with all staff/management objectives

• Assist fellow peer staff members to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, including all audit preparation and participation.

Qualifications/Key Requirements 

• Must have manufacturing knowledge and background, coating facility experience and/or solvent abatement/reclaim/handling experience a plus.

• Must be mechanically inclined and a strategic thinker with hands-on practical abilities.

• Must have strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.

• Ability/knowledge to find obsolete parts, think outside the box to find work-arounds when parts cannot be found or upgraded to new all while maintaining integrity of safety controls and interlocks.

• Must have strong communication and team building skills.

• Strong computer skills especially in Excel required.

• PLC knowledge and control systems experience a plus.

• DfLSS GB/BB is a plus.

Education 

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent required

• MS Engineering degree desired

• Minimum of 5 years engineering experience required

Attributes: 
Management Skills - Ability to effectively direct and challenge others to grow, and influence others to perform their jobs effectively across multiple reporting levels.
Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas with a strong emphasis on key talent retention.
Decision Making - Ability to make timely, critical decisions while following company/regulatory procedures to meet desired objectives.
Safety/Environmental Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that could negatively impact employee safety and environmental concerns.

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