Engineering Manager

Engineering Wood Dale, Illinois

Description

About Optimas:
 
Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.
 
Position overview:
The manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the engineering program at Optimas Manufacturing from applications engineering through product approval and product improvement..  
 
Main responsibilities:
  • Development and management of engineering processes 
  • Development and management of engineering standards (e.g. machine, product, and process) 
  • Support applications engineering efforts, including customer interaction 
  • Product quoting 
  • Product development, including development of APQP materials. 
  • Product design  
  • Product improvement  
  • Adherence to IATF-16949 engineering requirements 
  • Adherence to product design and performance related regulatory requirements.   
  • Support Internal Audits, Control LPA and Product Audits. 
  • Support QMS management system 
  • Support and management to all company procedures and policies. 
 

 
 
Key Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:
  • Customer orientation and responsiveness 
  • Drive for results  
  • Team player 
  • Excellent communication and informing skills 
  • Timely decision making and problem solving 
  • Excellent analytical skills 
  • Process orientation 
  • Negotiation skills and conflict management  
  • Proficiency in the use of engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Deform) 
  • Proficiency in the use of Office Tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) 
 
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or industrial engineering. 
  • Minimum 15 years engineering experience. 
  • Minium 10 years engineering experience within a manufacturing environment 
  • Minimum 5 years product development experience 
  • Minimum 5 years management experience 
  • Minimum 5 years automotive experience 
  • Familiarity with fastener and joint design   
  • GD&T, print review, understanding and interpretation of engineering specifications (IFI, ASME, etc).   
  • Good working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA) 
  • Understanding of budgeting and financial management 
 
Compensation:
At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.
 
Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
 
 

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