Pierce Manufacturing · 6 hours ago
Chief Manufacturing Engineer
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $178K/yr
10+ years expPierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Company, builds trucks that protect people and communities around the world. They are seeking a Chief Manufacturing Engineer to manage manufacturing engineering and industrial engineering projects, ensuring successful product launches and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required
Researches, studies, and proposes use of new technologies to be used to improve manufacturing processes
Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues
Communicate project objectives to team members
Participate in all phases of the NPD process to ensure product launches are successful in manufacturing
Evaluate designs for manufacturability
Create and maintain project documentation for project planning, requirements analysis, risk management, issues management, status reporting, project communication, and quality assurance
Perform job duties in an ethical, professional manner which is consistent with the Oshkosh Way. Conduct duties consistent with the Company’s mission statement, quality objectives, and defined policies and procedures
Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot, and production support
Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication
Establishes priorities for work delegated to others
Provide leadership to the Business Unit (BU) engineering group as needed to support BU and Corporate business objectives. This includes the development of a strategic vision for the department as well as providing effective support for all aspects of the organization through the creation of innovative processes
Provide management/leadership to technical staff including resource planning, scheduling, and administration to ensure program success
Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations
Lead Lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across teams
Train, mentor, and engage engineers in lean thinking, including 5S and Kaizen practices
Identify, implement, and sustain process improvements that drive efficiency and quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering
10-plus years related experience
Preferred
Experience managing large capital projects
Exposure/experience with Industry 4.0, digital factory, and automation
Possess a strong mechanical knowledge of vehicles and related systems
Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Experience and active participation in relevant professional organizations (SAE, IFEE, etc.)
Previous experience with tooling and fixturing and tool design activity
Extensive background in welding of all kinds and welding certifications
Knowledge of different drawing software's ( Catia, Solidworks, etc. ) and business operating systems
Prior hands on experience with 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies
Company
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing is an Appleton, Wisconsin based manufacturer of custom fire and rescue apparatus. It is a sub-organization of Frontline Communications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Caroline Zilisch
HR Business Partner
Kristin Matthias, MBA
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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