Position Summary:
Milacron is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our team in McPherson, KS. As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all manufacturing activities for the plant. You will lead the manufacturing engineering function by integrating manufacturing and business processes.
Work You’ll Do:
Utilize Visual Controls, Lean Daily Management, and Leader Standard Work to ensure manufacturing processes remain healthy and target results are achieved
Lead and support problem solving and kaizen activities across multiple organizations to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPIs
Determines root cause of failure that may result in changes in design, tolerances or processing methods
Partner with operations in the development and utilization of work instructions, standard work, and training program documentation
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout.
Oversee all Manufacturing Engineers, CNC Programmers, Plant and Quality Engineers
Partner with the operations leaders to coach, prioritize, and drive lead time reductions via improvements to flow and productivity
Coach and develop all direct and dotted line reports to improve their personal performance and help them achieve their career goals
Team:
This Manufacturing Engineering Manager will oversee a team of 5 associates working on & off-site.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or high school diploma/GED and equivalent experience
6+ years of manufacturing experience
Excellent math skills and familiarity with personal computer
Experience with CAD/CAM Systems required for creating process prints, designing tools, fixtures, and gauges
Understanding of CNC programming and having hands-on approach in the troubleshooting of equipment as required
Proven leadership skills and understanding of how to be a servant leader with evidence of using this style to lead a team to meet strategic goals
Good communication skills and the ability to lead a team of diverse individuals
Computer and software skills, including ERP systems, CAD software, and Microsoft Office products
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with JD Edwards E1 ERP system
Knowledge of AutoCAD and Creo
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Who we are:
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems. Milacron is a Operating Company of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".