Job Description
Job Description
Luxfer Gas Cylinders manufactures and distributes gas cylinders and is an operating unit of Luxfer Group based in Riverside, CA. Our products serve customers in major gas cylinder markets, including medical, life support, beverage, fire, scuba, and specialty gases. We maintain operating facilities in the United States, the UK, Canada and China. And with more than 50 million Luxfer cylinders in service, we pride ourselves on an exemplary record for dependable service and safety.
Benefits
- 401k, 100% match for the first 6% of employee contributions
- Group medical, dental and vision
- 11 Company paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Innovation and Engineering, the Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading the Engineering team and overseeing the engineering activities related to capital expenditure, the manufacturing of composite cylinders, and automation of the manufacturing process.
This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and project management skills to drive performance, innovation, and safety within the manufacturing environment.
The position is based at the Luxfer Riverside, CA facility.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Leadership and Team Management:
- Mentor, guide and support engineering team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Setting project priorities
- Set performance goals and provide regular feedback via informal and scheduled reviews
- Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability within the engineering team.
- Project Management:
- Plan, execute, and oversee engineering projects, including new equipment installations, process improvements, and facility upgrades, within budget and timeline constraints.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
- Production Support and Continuous Improvement:
- Ensuring the engineering department collaborates with production teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and maximize operational efficiency.
- Provide training and support for production staff on new equipment and automation processes
- Quality and Safety Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, quality requirements, and safety protocols in all engineering activities.
- Implement best practices and risk mitigation strategies to enhance workplace safety and product quality.
- Guide and support the documentation efforts for equipment validation and operating procedures
Job Skills and Requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in mentoring, developing engineering personnel and supervising technical work.
- Project management experience
- Experience with PLC programming and core automation principles
- Experience in leading cost improvements projects
- Proven ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Ability to create engineering budget and manage capital plans.
- Must be able to create and follow processes and procedures.
Education/Training Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
- Proven experience (7+ years) in engineering management within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience (7+ years) in automation systems and manufacturing processes
- Proven experience (7+ years) in developing, managing, and implementing capital expenditure plans
Compensation Range: $140,000 to $155,000
**We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
Luxfer Cylinders is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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