Manufacturing Engineer Manager at Stanley Black & Decker in Elyria, OH

Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Location: Elyria, OH, United States

Manufacturing Engineer Manager - Onsite

Elyria, OH, USA

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Manufacturing Engineer Manager, you’ll be part of our STANLEY® Engineered Fastening (“SEF”) team working as an onsite employee. You’ll get to:

• Responsible for the development and deployment of manufacturing processes designed to achieve the highest level of safety throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Using predictive tools such as Risk Assessments, PFMEA, etc. develop & document standardized Manufacturing Processes that are stable, predictable while achieving the highest level of Safety & Quality performance.
• Coach & Mentor the Engineering team in the pursuit of continuous improvement across all Plant Value Streams.
• Coach & Mentor the Engineering team to drive the execution of productivity projects having a positive impact on the site’s financial performance.
• Support and engage in the day-to-day manufacturing process support of production teams (methods, tooling, equipment, problem solving).
• Works closely with manufacturing supervisors & managers as well as other support groups and technical leaders to resolve issues that arise related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Must be able to work off shifts
• Stretch the organization by creating a learning culture, problem solving, envisioning the future state condition, and leading towards fulfillment.
• Responsible for the planning, development and successful implementation of capital equipment/tooling improvement plans including new product launch activities.
• Facilitation of formal continuous improvement kaizen activities when required in the endless pursuit of waste elimination throughout the Akron facility.
• Drives new product development for the site including APQP deliverables, tooling and equipment concepts, quotations, process development, qualification and approval processes
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency using lean manufacturing.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role or related field.
• Experience in managing and leading large projects within a manufacturing facility
• Proven track record in the Coaching & Development of subordinates.
• Thorough understanding and practical application of lean manufacturing principles including 7 Waste, 6S, TAKT time, SMED, Standard Work and Flow.
• Working knowledge of Fabrication & Weld/Fit processes, metal forming processes and associated equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of best-in-class assembly operations, part presentation and material flow; Advanced knowledge of manufacturing engineering processes.
• Ability to own and manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines; Certified project management skills preferred.
• Experience entering data and pulling reports from an ERP system (ERPLX preferred).
• Strong computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and working knowledge of 3D modeling software, such as Auto-Cad.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

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The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00


• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ​

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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