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expectations, holding the team accountable and leading by examples in all interactions and decisions.\n\nInstill and foster a customer-focused mindset within the engineering team, reinforcing the importance of responsiveness, transparency, and delivering on commitments.\n\nLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team.\nSet clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans for direct reports.\nSupport hiring, onboarding, training, and succession planning within the engineering organization.\nPromote and uphold a positive safety culture, ensuring personal and team compliance with all safety protocols, including those involving vendors and contractors.\nFoster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration.\nQualifications & Experience\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or related field).\n7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.\n3+ years of engineering 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