Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from FabTech-IGM
Job overview
The Engineering Manager at FabTech-IGM leads the engineering department, driving technical expertise, process optimization, and continuous improvement to support manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves coordinating technical support for production teams, troubleshooting, implementing lean manufacturing and Kaizen events, managing team performance, fostering growth, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining on-time delivery.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, 10+ years in manufacturing (preferably sheet metal fabrication), proficiency with FabriWin and SolidWorks, Lean Six Sigma certification, strong leadership, communication skills, and experience with punch/laser programming.
Company overview
FabTech-IGM is a specialized engineering and manufacturing company focusing on providing innovative solutions in metal fabrication, industrial automation, and custom machinery design. The company generates revenue by offering high-quality products and services to industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and energy, leveraging advanced technologies like CNC machining, robotics, and precision engineering. Established as a merger between FabTech and Industrial Global Machinery (IGM), it combines decades of expertise and a global footprint to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Candidates should note its emphasis on sustainability, continuous innovation, and strong client partnerships, which are central to its operations and corporate culture.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, especially within sheet metal fabrication or related industries, emphasizing your ability to oversee engineering operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Emphasize skills in Lean Six Sigma, process optimization, and proficiency with FabriWin and SolidWorks software, along with your hands-on technical expertise in programming punch/laser machinery.
Apply through multiple channels such as FabTech-IGM's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant industry job boards to maximize your exposure for the Engineering Manager role.
Connect with current engineering managers or leaders at FabTech-IGM on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent company projects, asking about their experience managing value stream teams, or inquiring about how they implement Kaizen events.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Lean Six Sigma,' 'process improvement,' 'value stream teams,' 'Kaizen,' 'FabriWin,' and 'SolidWorks' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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