POSITION SUMMARY

Matthews International York, Pennsylvania plant is a high-end wood working plant mixing traditional manufacturing techniques with state-of-the-art automation to produce industry leading caskets. The Senior Engineering Manager is a key member of the plant's leadership team which sets direction for safety, quality, delivery and creating value (SQDV). The Senior Engineering Manager provides leadership to engineering and automation personnel and maintenance. This position is responsible for all aspects of engineering and technical services for the plant, including automation, controls and systems integration, new equipment installation, and facilities and infrastructure.

The expectations below are not meant to be all-inclusive but to highlight major areas of responsibility that are accomplished in this role, either personally, collaboratively or through the team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enhances and implements a continual automation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Leads and manages long-term technical capability in new and existing technology and technical systems as well as managing organizational capability to sustain technical competence.
• Responsible for worker safety and environmental compliance as applicable.
• Provides technical leadership, knowledge, and people and project management skills.
• Develops and coaches direct reports by providing timely feedback and growth opportunities.
• Builds strong relationships and collaborates with other departments, teams and or management personnel.
• Creates and oversees project budgets and timelines.
• Generates and implements process improvements aligned with strategic goals.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related. MBA preferred.
• 10-15years of relevant work experience with industrial electrical controls, automation, robotics, and related equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• 8+ years of management experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational, planning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously.
• Ability to respond to emergencies.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels in the business.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. (Standard is 10lbs, Manu. standard is 25lbs modify as needed)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.

http://matw.com/memorialization/

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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Nearest Major Market: York PA
Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster