Job description:
Job Duties•Under broad direction, supervises engineers and/or other technical staff members. Provides technical guidance to the group.
•Conducts goal setting and performance appraisals of personnel.
•Leads a cross functional, cross department or cross Center team in executing various corporate projects and/or initiatives (e.g., standards, best practices, lessons learned), or a standing sub-PSL design team.
•Utilitizes project management skills and tracking tools in the organization and execution of project assignments.
•Executes tactical action plans as set by department goals and objectives.
•Manage the development team to ensure delivery.
•Possesses thorough understanding of the supported PSL's technology and broad understanding of the associated development tools.
•This person will have responsibility for identifying and filling technological and functional requirements.
•A technical leader will be capable of managing outside consultants in developing solutions and coordinate project design and milestone reviews.
•Incorporates reliability analysis and promotes optimum use of development tools and standards during the design process.
•Understands and promotes HES's quality directives.
•Though this individual's focus will be technical leadership, they will perform development tasks maintaining their development expertise.
•Job role has budgetary type accountabilities or directly impacts a revenue center's viability or its quality of service via personal contributions.
What You'll Do
•Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers
driving process design, optimization, and automation.
•Serve as the bridge between R&D and the manufacturing shop floor
, translating early-stage designs into robust manufacturing processes.
design-for-manufacturing (DFM)
and
new product introduction
processes, ensuring product and process readiness.
automation initiatives
, replacing manual tasks with scalable, efficient solutions using robotics, controls, and smart manufacturing.
•Leverage machine learning and data analytics
to drive improvements in process stability, quality, and yield.
continuous improvement efforts
, using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance safety.
•Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, planning, and maintenance teams to execute plant-wide improvements.
•Participate in capital project planning and execution, including equipment selection, justification, and commissioning.
•Coach, mentor, and evaluate performance of the engineering team to support their growth and the organization’s evolving needs.
•Monitor and manage budgets tied to engineering projects and process improvement initiatives.
Who You Are
systems thinker
who connects product design to shop floor execution.
•Experienced in leading technical teams and championing innovation in a production environment.
•Passionate about driving automation and implementing
advanced manufacturing technologies
.
•Skilled at leading cross-functional collaboration to solve complex technical challenges.
•Comfortable with ambiguity, fast-paced projects, and multiple high-priority deliverables.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline)
•8+ years of manufacturing engineering or industrialization experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
•Proven success in implementing
automation technologies
, process controls, or digital manufacturing solutions
machine learning or AI applications
in manufacturing preferred
•Hands-on experience with
Lean
,
Six Sigma
, or similar continuous improvement frameworks
•Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
•Experience in high-mix manufacturing environments is a plus
•Incumbents at this level will usually hold a certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer.
World Class Benefits
•Medical, dental, vision, coverage in additional to life and disability insurance plans
•Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays and the ability to purchase additional days off
•Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with matching contribution
•Family Care program including paid time off to care for sick or injured immediate family members, adoption reimbursement, paternal and maternal leave for baby bonding and more.
•Employee Job Referral Bonus Program
•Employee Stock Purchase Program