Manager Engineering at U-Haul

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

If you are a results-orientated problem solver with a track record of successful leadership, consider joining the U-Haul team as our newest Manufacturing Engineering Manager. As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, ensuring product functionality and cost efficiency. Additionally, you will be instrumental in the development of equipment and processes to enhance the manufacturing process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set clear goals, delegate tasks, and ensure the engineering team is aligned with project objectives.
• Modify existing and/or employ new processes, production techniques, processes, and procedures to ensure that company goals and product quality expectations.
• Create production standards and audit measurement to the standards.
• Ensure proper and effective representation of the manufacturing engineering services to support core team functions.
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment through the updating of engineering standards (i.e. production rates, machine load).
• Oversee the on-time input of the Bill of Materials (BOM)/routings and ensure that production rates and equipment cycle times are available for input for all new products as established by new product launch SOP's.
• Assist in the development of internal and/or external sources, plant layouts/expansions, process design sheets and materials/product flow plans.
• Generation and maintenance of production engineering documentation (work instructions, technical directives, etc.)
• Identify and recommend capital expenditures related to plant or production improvements.
• Extensive verbal and written communication with customers, both internal and external to achieve departmental objectives.
• Must have the ability to work on multiple tasks effectively.
• Responsible for leading/supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Overtime as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years’ experience in metal manufacturing industry.
• 3-5 years management experience. Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques and philosophies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, and/or AutoCAD Inventor, MS Office, MS Project, MS Power Point, ERP/MRP preferred.
  
  

U-Haul Offers Our Team Members

• Full medical coverage
• Prescription plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Registered Dietitian Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Weight Watchers
• Virtual doctor visits
• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University
• Business-travel insurance
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Life insurance
• Critical illness/group accident coverage
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• MetLaw Legal Program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Mindset App Program
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more
• LifeLock identity theft protection
• Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
• U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership
  
  

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodation is available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.