Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: MANAGER, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Burlington, MA, USA
Poly6 is enabling production of complex turbine engine designs by combining additive manufacturing with advanced materials. Our technology is uniquely suited to both increase the efficiency of complex manufacturing processes and advance engineering design capabilities, while achieving the long-term benefit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team to solve problems in one of the world's most complex engineering industries: aviation.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager, reporting directly to the Plant Manager, is a dynamic technical leader responsible for overseeing a team of engineers. This role is accountable for driving continuous improvement in process capability, operational efficiency, and cost productivity within manufacturing operations, while ensuring that safety is integral to the DNA of the engineering team. The manager ensures the development and maintenance of reliable, predictable production processes that align with the company's ambitious growth strategy, including multi-site expansion and achieving a 20X increase in production volume over the next five years.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and develop the engineering team, providing leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to ensure a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Oversee all production processes, including the creation, maintenance, and improvement of process documentation, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
• Implement and maintain best practices to enhance workplace safety across all manufacturing operations.
• Improve yield, process capability, efficiency, capacity, and cost-effectiveness to meet production and business goals.
• Develop, procure, install, validate, and support new manufacturing equipment and processes to support production demands and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale new processes from prototype to full production.
• Serve as the technical lead for knowledge transfer and standardization in support of a multi-site expansion project.
• Develop and execute a vision for multi-site team expansion and ongoing execution.
• Partner with facilities and maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Define, measure & control KPVs, correlating to, and measuring against, product requirements.
• Track business key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost, providing regular updates to leadership.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance production processes and overall operational efficiency.
• Work closely with R&D, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
• B.S. with 7-10 years' experience, or 12+ years' experience in a related field including chemical processing, injection molding, 3D printing, or ceramics manufacturing.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an ISO 9001 or similar production manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Fixed Process environment, preferably aerospace.
• 5+ years' experience in engineering people management.
• Proficiency in management of operational and quality metrics like OEE, yield, process capability.
• Proficiency in Minitab, JMP or SAS engineering analysis tools.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and 3+ years' applied Six Sigma engineering experience or 5+ years' applied Six Sigma engineering experience.
• Experience managing across various TRL and MRL levels, with demonstrated capability for multi-site technology transfer.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• Advanced proficiency in Minitab, JMP, or SAS engineering analysis tools.
• 5+ years' experience in ceramic core for aerospace casting.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.
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