New Product Engineering Manager

Our Company :

C / A Design is part of the Heico Companies, and in the aggregate, Heico's businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C / A Design is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, C / A Design manufactures and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components.

Our Mission :

Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry-leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through collaboration, accountability, transformative, and shared belief in our vision.

SUMMARY

C / A Design is seeking an experienced and high energy New Product Engineering Manager to join our leadership team in Raleigh, NC. You will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while also developing new products and scaling to full scale production. This position requires strong knowledge of engineering principles, along with hands-on experience in a high precision machining environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.
• Foster a culture of proactive safety, continually demonstrate an unequivocal commitment to the highest standard of health and safety for the workforce.
• Coordinate with other department heads (R&D, quality, supply chain and operations teams) to ensure alignment of manufacturing objectives with overall company goals.
• Oversee all production processes, including the creation, maintenance, and improvement of process documentation, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale new processes from prototype to full production.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance production processes and overall operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic plans relative to Engineering to enhance production capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials while upholding quality standards.
• Analyze production metrics and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams while leading new products from quote through production.
• Maintain department performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering department
• Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for manufacturing engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems

REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee will use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and to use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time. The employee will occasionally lift and / or move 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Office, Plant, Warehouse or Remote locations :

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee is exposed to noise and aluminum particles. The noise level is usually moderate but hearing protection may be required in designated areas. The employee is required to wear safety glasses when in the plant. Conditions in remote locations vary, depending on the job requirements.

Note : This job description provides an outline of the essential functions and qualifications necessary for this position. It is not all-inclusive, and duties may change, be added, or deleted according to business need.

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