Engineering Manager

Company Description

Franklin Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft interior components. We are a global company, operating facilities in Connecticut, Texas, Mexico, United Kingdom, and Poland. Since 1988, Franklin Products has been dedicated to producing high quality engineered products and providing great service to ensure customer satisfaction.  

Job Position

As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of design engineers, drafting, pattern, and engineering support personnel. You will responsible for coordinating production plans and schedules meeting customer needs and expectations, and time lines. You will be responsible for ensuring product engineering conforms to the company’s quality system procedures as documented.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supervise/manage a team of design engineers, drafting and pattern technicians, and engineering support personnel; assign work/activities and evaluate their individual and team performance
• Oversee the engineering process ensuring adherence to program schedules and demands
• Manage multiple concurrent engineering programs meeting internal and external goals and objectives
• Work with customers to ensure products conform to customer requirements and meet customer needs and goal times
• Coordinate and direct programs, making a detailed plan to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities
• Coordinate with product design and manufacturing engineers to establish documentation procedures for the manufacture of company products
• Confer with management, production, and sales to discuss program specifications and requirements
• Consult and negotiate with customers to prepare and finalize engineering project specifications
• Identify requirements; direct, review, and approve product design and changes
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department
• Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
• Develop and maintain an effective department through the selection, training, evaluation, motivation, and discipline of manufacturing engineering personnel
• Resolve personnel problems by investigating issues, identifying solutions, recommending action, and documenting disciplinary action
• Conduct periodic reviews of design procedures as it relates to design performance and efficiency based on current and projected product mix and volumes
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and techniques in product design; make recommendations for enhancements to systems and processes
• Direct/lead, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within department
• Recognize your role as part of the Company’s Quality Objective; follow established policies and procedures in support of the Company’s Quality and AS9100 standards
• Act within expected Company standards including Quality/AS9100 initiatives and environmental, health, and safety matters
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills; ability to prioritize and execute tasks
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and complete projects on time
• Ability to work under extreme pressure within strict guidelines
• Excellent analytical and computational skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong teaming skills
• MS Office applications

Education/Experience

·    BS in mechanical, design, or other related engineering disciplines

·    5+ years’ experience working in related field

·    Working knowledge of CAD software; AutoCAD Inventor series, a plus

·    Prior management experience a plus