Job Description

Job Description
Manufacturing Engineering Manager

We Dont Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

This is the career youve been waiting for your whole life. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black & Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are
Were the Worlds largest tool company. Were industry visionaries. Were solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art smart factory products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company

Who You Are
Youre a curious problem solver who can bring big ideas to life. Youre agile and adaptable but work with precision. You also have:

* Bachelors degree in Engineering Field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering preferred)
* 5 - 7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role or related field
* In depth exposure to the principles of Lean Manufacturing
* Experience in managing and leading large projects within a manufacturing facility
* Proven track record in the Coaching & Development of subordinates.
* Thorough understanding and practical application of lean principles including 7 Waste, 5S, TAKT time, Standard Work and Flow.
* Working knowledge of Fabrication & Weld/Fit processes and associated equipment.
* Working knowledge of paint processes and associated equipment.
* Advanced knowledge of best in class assembly operations, part presentation and material flow.
* Advanced knowledge of manufacturing engineering processes
* Advanced and/or certified project management skills
* Ability to own and manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
* Must have strong written and oral communication skills
* Formal training in Problem analysis and problem resolution
* Strong computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and working knowledge of 3D modeling software, such as Auto-Cad
* Strong coaching and mentoring skills

What Youll Do
As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager youll manage, coach and lead the activities of the Manufacturing Engineering personnel. This role supports all Akron plant manufacturing value streams relative to the continuous improvement of all safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. This role is also responsible to manage all prelaunch planning and process development activities required for new products targeting the Cheraw facility.
Specifically, youll:

* Be responsible for the development and deployment of manufacturing processes designed to achieve the highest level of safety throughout the manufacturing plant.
* Through the use of predictive tools such as Risk Assessments, PFMEA, etc. develop & document standardized Manufacturing Processes that are stable, predictable while achieving the highest level of Safety & Quality performance.
* Coach & Mentor the Engineering team in the pursuit of continuous improvement across all Plant Value Streams.
* Coach & Mentor the Engineering team to drive the execution of productivity projects having a positive impact on the sites financial performance.
* Support and engage in the day to day manufacturing process support of production teams (methods, tooling, equipment, problem solving).
* Works closely with manufacturing supervisors & managers as well as other support groups and technical leaders to resolve issues that arise as related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
* Responsible for the planning, development and successful implementation of capital equipment/tooling improvement plans including new product launch activities.
* Facilitation of formal continuous improvement kaizen activities when required in the endless pursuit of waste elimination throughout the Akron facility.
* Drives new product development for the site including APQP deliverables, tooling and equipment concepts, quotations, process development, qualification and approval processes

Benefits & Perks
Youll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What Youll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths arent linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means youll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company: Youll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

Stanley Black & Decker is one of the world's largest, fastest growing and most dynamic companies. SBD, a Fortune 200 company is a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems, with unique growth platforms and a track record of sustained profitable growth.
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