Engineering & Tooling Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the management of product, process and quality development of the engineering department. Manages the designs, implementation and qualifications of new tooling and manufacturing systems to maximize efficiency.

FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for the new product and product/process improvement project management including capital, schedule, product economics and providing quotations to sales.

Initiates and executes product process and quality improvements in support of the goals of the engineering department and the company.

Conducts or participates in reviews (e.g. Product design, mold design, automation design and readiness reviews) to help assure satisfaction of product goals.

Interfaces with all internal departments, customers, and vendors to effectively accomplish projects and other goals.

Contributes to the resolution of internal and external customer complaints as necessary and appropriate.

Responsible for personnel within the engineering and tool room areas to include administering company policies such as safety, attendance, discipline, etc. Responsible for assigning work to personnel, monitoring work performance/progress, quality of work, and performing training activities.

When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.

Provides leadership, development and guidance and direction to managers and supervisors of various technical departments

Requirements:

· BS in engineering

· 10 Years’ experience in Injection molding & tool design

· Experience managing technical departments including tool rooms and automation

· Ability to understand and utilize engineering software such as CAD and 3D simulations

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.