Engineering Manager at Yuasa Battery Inc – Reading, Pennsylvania

This is a professional leadership position responsible for overseeing process/plant engineering operations, ensuring optimal performance of plant facilities and equipment while managing resources and the process engineering staff effectively.

• Execute the CapEx and Mid-term Capital Expenditure Plans.
• Assign responsibilities, create timelines and schedule for major projects; monitor project progress and ensure timelines and budgets are met.
• Manage the process and automation engineering departments.
• Assign engineers to manage outside contractor work for CapEx projects.
• Assist and support in the development of new processes and equipment, and documentation of maintenance procedures for the equipment.
• Understand the technical details of Yuasa’s processes and communicate with employees in cross-functional departments.
• Propose projects that promote opportunities to improve the accuracy and reliability of existing equipment.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality and Product Engineering departments on scrap improvement projects aimed at meeting company targets.
• Support manufacturing and maintenance department when required on major breakdowns of equipment.
• Create a working environment that puts a priority on safety.

• Advanced analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Strong organization and priority setting skills a must.
• Proven experience with managing a team.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering plus 8-10 years’ experience in similar position required.
• Project Management certification, or 5 years’ experience managing Capital projects >$200,000 required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Able to work in a changing environment; must be able to promote suggestions to assist in the creation of an efficient workflow.
• Accountability for performance.
• Written and oral communication proficiency.