Advanced Mfg Engineering Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

• Work closely with customers on pre-launch programs and facilitate the up-front design, development and feasibility reviews.
• Research new manufacturing processes and the feasibility of implementing them in Midway manufacturing facilities
• Manage advanced engineering department and direct the daily activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Give customer design direction to eliminate die and welding manufacturing issues through draw simulations, coordinated reviews at Midway Products Group, Inc. or utilizing personal knowledge.
• Capable of estimating a piece price through performing blank layouts and process assumptions.
• Perform cost analysis of multiple options for engineering direction.
• Attend meetings at customer site as required.
• Assist in the development of new sales.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Determine preliminary process, blank sizes and layouts, as required.
• Keep informed of competitors activities through review of information from the field or other sources.
• Develop project timing charts as needed.
• Inform Midway Products Group, Inc. management in the development of the program.
• Performs other essential, related duties when required or requested by management and/or reporting Supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Four year Technical Degree preferred with ten years minimum direct customer contact experience.
• Must have die processing, feasibility and costing knowledge.
• Ability to communicate with customer representing Midway Products Group, Inc. best interest.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Computer literate; basic knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to work at the customer site without supervision; sometimes involving demanding situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel to customers; may encounter hazards from wet, humid conditions.
• Working near mechanical parts; loud noises and inhaling fumes and dust.