Makino is a world leader in metal-cutting and machining technology. As a leader in advanced manufacturing machine tool technology, Makino enables its customers to realize the highest level of quality with the fastest time to market. When companies make the parts that matter for automotive, aerospace, medical, die-mold and other industries worldwide, they make them with Makino.
The Medical Technology Group Team Leader provides direction and leadership to their team of Application Engineers. They develop their team and gain their trust and respect during the execution of Makino's support to the Medical industry. This position requires expertise in all aspects of Applications Engineering while leading a team of Application Engineers. This position requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure that projects stay on schedule and within scope. This position will be located in the Makino Corporate office located in Mason, OH.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Applications Engineers
Develop application staff supporting the medical industry in both technical and professional skill sets
Provide technical assistance and guidance to applications engineers as required on specific projects
Assure compliance by the team in following documented procedures
Evaluate and identify growth areas for Medical Applications staff
Prioritize tasks for AE's
Organize team meetings
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Support Project Proposals
Evaluate technical needs on new pre-sale projects
Develop fixture and workholding concepts
Develop Time Estimate
Oversee and provide guidance on test cuts for medical applications staff
Develop presentations illustrating process methods and cycle times
Develop proposal pricing utilizing the internal PECF form.
Execute Employee and Customer Training
Organize training events for internal and external customers
Develop relevant training content and create associated presentations and documentation for development and growth of our Application Engineers supporting the medical industry.
Develop relevant training content and create interactive presentations supporting the development of our Sales Engineers supporting the medical industry.
Develop and provide sales tools supporting the Makino advantage with our technology.
Support the development of medical focused specific training for customers.
Technical Content Development
Oversee Machine platform and function testing for medical applications
Investigate and test new technologies
Lead development and evaluation of new processing techniques and technologies
Customer Support Requirements
Perform pre application meetings with customers in support of new machine installs
Attend project kickoff meetings
Provide project leadership in conjunction with the Project Manager
Manage Applications Engineering activities with customers and internal departments
Advise on project technical direction and schedule
Participate in customer meetings and help to resolve issues
As needed, travel to customer locations, including potential international travel
Manage the AE team performing scheduled tasks
Motivate the AE team and resolve schedule conflicts
Review and direct AE team on workload, travel, and schedule
Provide technical expertise and assist with troubleshooting as needed
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage Senior AE's, AE'S, Co-ops and technical support partners as required
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Leadership and management skills
Time management
Ability to present a professional image
Strong customer relationship skills
Written and conversational communication
Experience machining multiple material types applicable to the medical market
Technical aptitude and knowledge
Trigonometry, geometry, and general math knowledge
Hands-on mechanical aptitude
Part print reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
CAD/CAM, CNC Programming
Strong knowledge of fixture design concepts
Strong troubleshooting skills
Rational decision-making
Critical and creative thinking
MS Office proficiency
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Prefer post-secondary education and/or tech school
Prefer multiple years of experience in a manufacturing/machining environment
Prefer 6+ years leading engineers or projects
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Project and sales driven, up to 40% monthly
Supplemental Compensation available when applicable
Makino offers competitive pay, generous benefits including medical/dental/STD/LTD, generous vacation plan, tuition reimbursement, onsite cafeteria and fitness facility.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.