Position Description
Manages and oversees all activities relating to manufacturing engineering in a plant, including major projects and process improvement, tool design, and manufacturing engineering support for all new and existing product development.
Job Responsibilities
-Develops and implements plans that address quality improvements and cost reductions
-Develops capital and expense budgeting; develops a comprehensive department operating plan with strategies and tactics to achieve goals and objectives in a timely manner
-Develops and maintains project and engineering timelines
-Identifies, evaluates and presents new technical developments
-Provides corporate assistance for new products, Engineering Change Order/Engineering Change Request (ECO/ECR) reviews
-Prepares monthly status reports for new engine/product review
-Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
-Performs other duties as assigned
Job Skills Requirements
-Well-developed planning and organizational skills to effectively handle multiple priorities
-Comprehensive knowledge of machining methods and assembly processes
-Working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and AutoCad programs
-Ability to prepare and present technical information
-Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills to lead teams and effectively communicate with diverse groups of people
-Working knowledge of Briggs & Stratton products which may include internal combustion engines and the B&S manufacturing environment
-Must have strong project management and leadership skills
-Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent education and experience
Experience Requirements
Minimum of seven years of technical services management experience in a high volume production environment
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton(R), Vanguard(R), Ferris(R), Simplicity(R), Snapper(R), Billy Goat(R), Allmand(R), SimpliPhi(R), Branco(R) and Victa(R) brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
