Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives. 

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission. 

We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. 

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The Warehouse Solutions Manager of Manufacturing Engineering & Quality will lead manufacturing engineering and quality teams responsible for continuous improvement and growth of Warehouse Solutions product lines. You will use manufacturing engineering and quality principles to develop solutions for equipment, process, and product improvements. This role involves driving continuous improvement, managing the Quality Management System (QMS), developing capacity models, and contributing to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) team.

Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Engineering:

• Implement lean methodology utilizing GEX (Gorbel Enterprise Excellence)/Shingo principles. 
• Develop and maintain capacity models within the ERP system and contribute to capacity forecast planning.  
• Evaluate new technology and provide recommendations for key investments, including the introduction of robotics, co-bots, and other automation processes. 
• Develop and maintain process flow and factory layouts. 
• Collaborate with manufacturing production teams to develop preventative maintenance strategies, processes, and documentation. 
• Lead identification, implementation, and budgeting of capital projects. 
• Drive process improvements in process flow to identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve throughput, and increase quality. 
• Manage engineering change notices and process specifications pertaining to manufacturing processes and material specifications.
• Ensure production equipment is capable and has capacity for growth; involves integrating equipment, people, material flow systems, and information systems.
• Provide manufacturing design and launch support for new product launches, product enhancements, and new business opportunities. 
• Design, implement, and maintain tooling, fixtures, and processes to improve quality and throughput. 
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to determine make vs. buy decisions. 
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of material types, part features, machining processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, and quality standards. 

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all company products and services meet quality standards before they go to market. 
• Understand customer expectations and needs, outline quality standards, and develop quality control processes. 
• Monitor production standards, evaluate internal production processes, establish NCR processes, and produce statistical reports on quality standards. 
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and engineering personnel to ensure all products meet or exceed specifications. 
• Perform and/or oversee incoming inspection of new products used in production. 
• Prepare and follow up on Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) as required. 
• Communicate non-conformances to production and purchasing and prepare vendor quality ratings. 
• Suggest improvements to the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) and understand BOM structures and routings 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees are also expected to complete other duties as required. All employees are expected to have familiarized themselves with the Health & Safety and Human Resources manuals, including their responsibilities as outlined in each.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 7 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering and quality assurance, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role. 
• Proven track record of successfully managing engineering and quality teams in a manufacturing environment. 
• Proficiency in using quality management systems (QMS) and manufacturing execution systems (MES.) 
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, schematics and specs for drawing review, approval and producibility.
• Ability to generate detailed work instructions from mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
• Proficient user of ERP systems and Lean/Continuous Improvement techniques 
• Previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics (NAV), an asset.
• Proficient user of MS Office, with above-average skills in Microsoft Excel. 
• Ability to support multiple sites.
• Ability to travel to vendor, client facilities or other Gorbel locations with moderate –low overnight travel, (up to 15%), if required. (Domestically and internationally)

Core Competencies, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills

• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, teach others and to change, to suit Company needs.
• Managing the scope and pace of change aligning priorities and resources.
• Creates an open, positive environment to stimulate open discussions.
• Commits to a course of action despite incomplete information, if required.
• Actively listens to and understands impact on others.
• Demonstrates and elicits trust.
• Cultivate effective relationships, be a team player, self motivated and able to motivate others to reach deadlines.
• Encourages constructive questioning to achieve collective success.
• Communicates up, down and throughout organization encouraging candour and clarity, both verbal and written.
• Work independently and interdependently utilizing self-leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates ability to cross train others and can articulate mandate, goals and outcomes of their position within ELS.
• Practices flexibility, transparency and fairness in all day-to-day activities and actions.

Encourages and incorporates diverse and creative initiatives and perspectives.