Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Competitive

Americas

Permanent

Job Description

Reno, NV

The Client

Datacenter People is partnering with a global leader in power infrastructure for data centers and other mission-critical environments.

What The Job Involves

• Manage department budgets, staffing, performance reviews, and coordination of employee training and development.
• Develop, monitor, and report on overall test engineering performance metrics and key operational indicators.
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and meet organisational commitments.
• Develop test specifications, project scopes, and objectives while engaging all relevant stakeholders.
• Analyse and monitor processes, resources, and documentation to identify successes and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and improve First Pass Yield (FPY) testing performance.
• Promote a positive attitude, strong working relationships, and a sense of urgency among team members.
• Foster a safe, clean, and organised work environment while ensuring proper use of equipment.
• Coordinate manufacturing support for New Product Introductions (NPI) in both domestic and international facilities.
• Manage and oversee engineering activities related to manufacturing processes and product change management.
• Establish and maintain production standards, methods, and best practices.
• Maintain workflow efficiency by monitoring processes, setting variables, observing control points, managing resources, improving reporting systems, and facilitating corrective actions.
• Support implementation of major projects, including plant layout changes, material handling improvements, capital equipment installations, repairs, and facility additions.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Partner with Design Engineers to enhance product manufacturability and quality.
• Conduct regular meetings with team members and provide ongoing performance feedback and development support.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' related experience, preferably in similar industry.
• Project management and self-management skills including planning, organising, and coordinating tasks.
• Ability to

Consultant

Harry Keates Principal

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