[Remote] Engineering Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Autoneum is a global provider of acoustic and thermal management components and systems for light and commercial vehicles. The Engineering Manager will lead the engineering department within a manufacturing facility, overseeing new program launches, capital projects, process improvement, equipment validation, and engineering team development while ensuring quality, safety, and operational objectives are met.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team through coaching, training, and performance management
- Develop and execute engineering strategies that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost performance
- Manage new program launches from the business award through Start of Production (SOP), ensuring milestones are achieved
- Oversee engineering projects, including budgeting, scheduling, capital justification, resource allocation, and implementation
- Direct capital equipment and facility improvement projects within approved budgets
- Ensure all equipment is commissioned, validated, and approved prior to production start-up
- Maintain and annually review plant equipment asset inventories
- Develop, maintain, and improve plant process standards, operating procedures, and process parameters
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve production and process issues
- Support the development and annual review of preventive and total productive maintenance programs
- Conduct Layered Process Audits and drive corrective actions as required
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, IATF/TS 16949, and ISO 14001 requirements
- Align engineering improvement initiatives and project workloads with plant goals, objectives, and budgets
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to support continuous improvement
- Participate in plant-wide communications, launch activities, and process improvement initiatives
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to ensure timely resolution of issues and achievement of business objectives
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members
- Responsible for reviewing and updating annually equipment asset list
- Travel to other Autoneum locations as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with experience using PDCA and A3 methodologies
- Proficiency with engineering software, manufacturing systems, and technical tools
- Working knowledge of manufacturing safety regulations, quality systems, and industry standards
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and reports
- Ability to write clear reports, procedures, and business correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information and communicate with employees and management
- Strong math skills with the ability to interpret data and perform complex calculations
- Ability to define problems, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret technical instructions and apply sound judgment
- Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage both abstract concepts and practical operational challenges
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and AutoCAD
- Experience with engineering, manufacturing, and business systems
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, temperature variations, and industrial materials
- Ability to frequently walk throughout the facility, including production, warehouse, and office areas
- Ability to stand for extended periods while observing operations and conducting floor audits
- Ability to occasionally climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and access elevated work areas
- Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to travel throughout the facility and respond to operational issues as needed
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other required safety gear
- Ability to visually inspect equipment, processes, and products, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception
- Master's degree in engineering or business administration
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience with industrial automation and advanced manufacturing technologies
- Minitab experience preferred
Benefits
- Coaching, training, and performance management for the engineering team
- Travel to other Autoneum locations as needed
- Global and multi-cultural work environment
- Inspiring and engaging workplace
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