Leadership: Support Company Culture Promote Safety as number one priority of all employees Ensure business is conducted with integrity, honesty and ethical resolve Foster climate of respect, trust, teamwork and collaboration Support company vision and mission, model values and lead by example Champion environment that demands hard work, celebrates achievement Oversee Manufacturing Engineering Understand "bottom line" concerns that impact Manufacturing goals Translate vision/objectives from strategic thinking into action plans Actively pursue short-term projects while working with the VP of Operations to develop and implement long term Manufacturing Engineering best practices and goals Deliver Targeted Business Results Aggressively manage teams to meet or exceed business goals Implement strong programs that ensure program needs are met Drive use of SBS tools to increase productivity and reduce waste Work cross functionally to maximize efficiency of production teams Maximize use of processes that are repeatable and sustainable Promote Leadership Development Align company goals with the individual goals of those on the team Foster learning environment that encourages employee development Pursue individual growth/development using development plans/coaching Develop succession plans for key positions within Manufacturing Engineering Communicate Powerfully Share company goals/performance to inspire employee action Create high levels of engagement and commitment Convey passion about company and gratitude for employee effort Develop/maintain relationships with key internal and external customers and relevant industry organizations. Skills & Qualifications • Track record of delivering results in Manufacturing Engineering capacity • Success utilizing strategic planning tools including metrics and countermeasures • Demonstrated application of lean principles to achieve operations excellence • Ability to use Manufacturing Engineering strategies, including 3D design, drawings, proof-of-concept, design for Manufacturability, material selection, component sourcing, feasibility analysis and product costing to achieve advancements in process and capability • Successful leadership development with specific examples of mentoring and coaching direct reports • Excellent communication and presentation skills, and strong level of self-awareness • Demonstrated ability to execute plan to goals • Experience creating or maintaining a strong culture promoting safety, respect, and integrity • Experience increasing employee engagement with specific examples of tools utilized.