Established in 1952, FELLFAB® is a privately held company that engineers and manufactures innovative products from technical and specialized textiles. We are more than a manufacturer of specialized textile products. We are an engineering company dedicated to working with our customers. We believe in establishing long-term relationships based on providing purpose-built solutions.
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to fill a key leadership role in our Atlanta area location.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead team in Product Cost Estimating, Design and Development
- Development of CAD Drawings for internal use and customer requirements
- Part and product configuration definition, process definition, DFMEA and PFMEA, pattern and marker development
- Co-ordination and Management of launch of new products into production, working closely with Operations and Quality groups
- Problem investigation and resolution applying root cause analysis principles
- Continuous Improvement of products and processes
- Development of specifications and standards, and test plans to verify new/changed designs for customer and regulatory requirements
- Develop, maintain, and standardize engineering procedures to support the company business objective, engineering procedures and forms, engineering systems and technology (SolidWorks, PDM, Optitex), and customer and industry requirements (e.g., ISO9001/AS9100)
Other Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Prepare & submit annual engineering budget (Operating & Capital Expenditures) and manage department to approved budget.
- Prepare, report, and react to engineering departmental objectives (KPIs)
- Participate in the RFQ process; Assign appropriate engineering resources to respond to opportunities
- Perform design analysis and cost reviews on new and existing opportunities.
- Manage and schedule the pattern/prototype group, providing final reports and recommendation of new products
- Perform and co-ordinate necessary field trials and external engineering verification testing.
- Prepare process plans, quality plans, and incoming acceptance criteria for new materials, new products, and new projects in coordination with quality and operations.
- Prepare technical input to finance department to support potential research and development grants/tax rebates.
- Research material capabilities per application and design.
- Develop, approve, and maintain drawings, specifications, standards, and engineering test plans to meet company and customer requirements.
- Prepare process plans, quality plans, and incoming acceptance criteria for new materials, new products, and new projects in coordination with quality and operations.
Key Relationships
- Interface with the senior leadership team
- Collaborate with departmental managers
- Lead, coach, and mentor engineering staff
- Partner with sales to ensure a purposeful RFQ process and shared focus on customer service and satisfaction
- Build Relationships with customers, and suppliers
- Provide Leadership, management, training, and support to the (Atlanta and Texas) Engineering Departments
- Collaborate with the VP of Sales and Marketing on new product developments
Knowledge/Skills/Experience/Abilities Required
- Bachelor’s Degree Required in Mechanical or Textile Engineering or similar/appropriate technical discipline
- 5 years of engineering management experience
- Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and design/technical software
- Ability to communicate to all levels of employees, both verbally and in writing
- Exceptional organizational leadership skills with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at any given time
- Previous experience with test data and certification procedures
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
FELLFAB CORPORATION is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our HR Department at 905-560-9230 for assistance.
Only candidates of interest will be contacted
TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to: employment@fellfab.com
