About the Role

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for developing operating plans, strategy, and overall vision for the Manufacturing Engineering function.  The incumbent has the authority and is responsible to carry out day-to-day and long term operation of all elements of the Manufacturing Engineering function.  Position involves a high degree of interface with Operations, Industrial Design, Development Engineering, and Quality Control.  The incumbent will also be communicating plans, projects, and capabilities to Senior Management.

 

This position manages the manufacturing engineering department. Tasks range from simple to complex.  Organization, follow through, and communication skills are important factors in the daily administration of this position.  The incumbent will use overall knowledge of Precor's mission and strategies, the mission and strategies of Manufacturing Engineering, and sound technical judgment to ensure the Manufacturing Engineering organization satisfactorily fulfills its stated objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with other manufacturing managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across teams.
  • Develops and continually improves Manufacturing Processes – Machining, Welding, Paint and Assembly.
  • Develops reliable designs of tooling, jigs and fixtures, and other specialized production equipment.
  • Supports the Quality Control and Purchasing Departments, as necessary, in our overall efforts to improve product quality and achieve continuous improvement.
  • Assists the Development Engineering Department in the documentation and design of new products.
  • Directs and coordinates process validation and launch activities for new products.
  • Coordinates and/or directs all activities toward design corrections and/or fixes to existing products, for enhancing or amending previous designs.
  • Providing on-going advice, direction and assistance in specialized equipment, line layouts, production process specifications, machine capabilities, etc.
  • Maintains all budgets within spending limits and participates as a key member of Precor's Safety Committee.
  • Support FG packaging specifications and testing.
  • Maintain Plant layout drawings for all buildings.
  • Drive continuous improvements in manufacturing through Efficiency gains, cost savings and waste removal.
  • Mentor and coach the Manufacturing Engineering team.
  • Develop and sustain Manufacturing Labor standards.
  • Coordinate Contractors and internal resources to achieve Safe and successful projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering; Production; Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of engineering experience withing a manufacturing engineering area.
  • Ability to use the industry standard CAD systems for design and documentation.
  • Knowledge of plant engineering and code compliance standards, i.e.; OSHA, WISHA, ASTM etc.
  • Project leadership experience is necessary.
  • Capital Project Management including ROI cost justification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in leading edge manufacturing systems and techniques.
  • Experience in assembly procedures, process flow, and process controls.
  • Knowledge of complex CNC machining equipment, wire harness, and printed circuit board assembly and mechanical electro assemblies.
  • Continuous Improvement methodologies such as lean tools.
  • Experience using Root Cause analysis tools.
  • Capital Equipment purchase and installation.
  • KPI development.

 

Pay Range: $122,000 - $135,000

The pay range represents the low and high end of the anticipated pay range for this position based at our Woodinville, WA headquarters. The actual pay offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including individual performance, business objectives, and if the location for the job changes. Our pay is just one component of Precor’s total rewards strategy that also includes region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and well-being of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including: 

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program; including access to mental health services
  • 401(k) including employer match
  • Pet insurance and so much more!  

About Precor

Precor is known for developing and manufacturing the most innovative and reliable commercial fitness equipment on the market. With over 40 years of empowering exercisers, trainers, business owners, and operators alike we take pride in offering world-class fitness solutions across over 13,000 facilities and 100+ countries. We sweat every detail to bring best-in-class product solutions into commercial facilities, meeting exercisers wherever they are: at work, at school, in the gym, or on the road.

Precor values the side-by-side collaboration that comes with working together in an office. Our Hybrid Working Policy requires team members in US office-based roles to come to the office a minimum of two days a week. Precor is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email:  HR@precor.com 

 

 

 

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