FELLFAB® 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
Interested candidates can forward a resume and cover letter to careers@fellfab.com
