'Team Oetiker' means connecting with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 manufacturing sites. We are the leading provider of high-end connecting solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every car in the world and in millions of home plumbing systems and appliances. We are a privately owned, family-run business, with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Sound like a place where you want to be? Connect with us!
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Product & Process Engineering (PPE) to lead our engineering team in supporting high-volume manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for overseeing product and process engineering activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing engineering resources, and ensuring technical excellence across production support, tooling, product design changes, and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the Product & Process Engineering team to support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
- Provide strategic direction for engineering activities, including resource planning, departmental objectives, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and reduce waste.
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes to support production requirements and business growth.
- Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality requirements are achieved.
- Lead capacity planning activities to ensure equipment, tooling, and engineering resources support current and future customer demand.
- Review and approve product and process changes, ensuring technical feasibility, manufacturability, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.
- Provide technical leadership for new product introductions, product modifications, and process validation activities.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to address production issues, quality concerns, and non-conformances.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Support annual budgeting and capital planning activities, including the identification and justification of equipment, tooling, and process improvement investments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership and people management experience.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of tooling and die design, GD&T, and manufacturing processes for metals and plastics.
- Experience with CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Additional Information
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Company match Pension Contribution
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Access to Online Learning
- Climate controlled facility
Oetiker is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
