Job Description

SUMMARY 

Directs and coordinates activities of engineering department to work with customers to modify their product designs to best suit our technology, define processes for production and testing, design tooling, improve processes, reduce manufacturing costs and improve quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Prepares product specifications from product briefs or customer specified requirements.

Prepares equipment specifications and needs from customer specified product requirements.

Interacts with the custoer on product design.

Facilitates Product Quality Planning.

Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.

Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.

Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.

Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.

Has the authority to stop production of non-conforming product and has the responsibility for fixing the problem.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Manages one subordinate supervisor who supervises a total of one employee in the Metallurgical Laboratory.  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Engineering Department.  Also directly supervises four non-supervisory employees.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.