Production Engineering Manager

Experience-• Proven experience in Production/Manufacturing engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in a management role.Skills/personal qualifications - • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving goals and objectives.• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly methods, machining, fabrication, and automation.• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams both Internal & External.• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and other engineering tools.• Knowledge of quality management systems, such as ISO standards.• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in manufacturing operations.• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and metrics to drive process improvements and optimization. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:• Bachelor/Engineer’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.● Must be able to communicate effectively with employees through multiple forms of technology with telephone and computer. Must be able to receive and convey information.● The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier/printer etc as well as have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.● Ability to travel to all areas in the facility which may require climbing, ascending and descending stairs, and traveling long distances, as required. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Ability to respond to audible and visual alarms. ● Able to move and tear down machines with weight up to 27 KgTHE INDUSTRYThe sewing machine industry is a global industry that is experiencing renewed growth. In developed markets, growth rates are projected to outpace GDP growth, according to Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the leading industry data source. Growth in these markets is driven by the millennial generation that is increasingly attracted to personalization, crafts, and self-expression. In developing markets, the industry is expected to grow at 4% annually, fueled by the emerging middle class and the “need to sew” segment that uses sewing machines to support the household. THE FUTURE In 2021, SVP Worldwide was acquired by Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com), a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity has committed to fully support SVP’s continued growth and to bring additional financial and operational resources to bear to help accelerate the company’s efforts.