Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The job of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager involves planning and executing best practices and advanced methods born from manufacturing engineering knowledge that will dramatically reduce injuries, improve quality, and increase efficiency and throughput within Gibson's operating footprint. This position is commissioned to transform Gibson's manufacturing capability through a broad lens of engineered solutions while maintaining the hand-crafted value that customers revere.Essential FunctionsLead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment that optimize safety, quality, delivery, and efficiencyCollaborate with other cross functional teams and leadership to set and assess priorities and accomplish common goalsProvide subject matter expert leadership to support problem solving of manufacturing issuesLead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers in the following:Improve and monitor process cycle timesDevelop, monitor and analyze production data and key metrics, identifying areas for improvement and gaging performance successEnsure success through daily direction, mentorship, and professional growthWork with Product Engineering and Operations to bridge communication, performance and implementation of new processes and productsDevelop project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within budgetManage the development, procurement and fabrication, and implementation of new equipment, technologies, and automation into the production processIdentify and maintain ownership for cost reduction initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiencies and cost of poor qualityLead identification, development, and implementation of CapEx projects ensuring budget alignment, production integration success, and ROI resultsLead efforts to successfully pass new product introductions (NPI) through various operational stage gates to ensure successful product deliveryWork cross functionally with Product Development teams to properly document drawings, specifications, BOMs, and labor routings of new and current productsAnalyze manufacturability and identify tooling, equipment, and other changes necessary to manufacture new products successfullyCollaborate with maintenance department to implement improvements and ensure preventative maintenance of all equipment is performedEmployee can be asked to perform other duties that are reasonable within the area of expertiseRequired Skills/AbilitiesOn-display business acumen to effectively interact with leadership team, contractors and suppliersAbility to isolate issues and drive to root cause solutionsAnalyze data and determine priorities for team of engineersAbility to develop engineering team and grow their skill setsEducation and ExperienceBachelor of Science Degree is required. Advanced degree is preferred.5+ years of engineering leadership experience in a highly technical manufacturing environment making consumer goods where performance and aesthetics are criticalMust have experience with the following:Manufacturing processes and production flowProject management of Capex > $5M and duration > 6 monthsAutomationAutoCADCNC machinesTolerancing5S, Lean Manufacturing, and 6 Sigma preferredGuitar experience preferred but not requiredWork EnvironmentInternal:* Manufacturing locations* Office locationsExternal:* Supplier manufacturing locationsTravel Requirements* Less than 10% to local Gibson facilitiesPhysical Demands* Basic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally