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Operations Engineering Team Leader As a 100% Associate-owned, global leader in providing advanced industrial cutting solutions, OMAX, a Hypertherm Associates brand, offers a collaborative work environment while promoting empowerment and a positive work-life balance. Check out this video to learn more about what it is like to work at OMAX as an Associate-Owner. Position Overview OMAX is seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Engineering Leader to oversee the successful industrialization of new products into serial production. The Operations Engineering Leader will act as the liaison between the product development team and all operations functions to ensure seamless transition from design to production. The role will be responsible for leading Manufacturing Engineers, providing subject matter expertise, mentorship and coaching to the Business Unit's Manufacturing Engineers, and ensuring employee development. They will be responsible for leading large-scale, complex industrial projects, driving the development and implementation of best-in-class processes and standards for world-class manufacturing/Lean manufacturing, and promoting Lean and efficient operating practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes to sustain and promote growth and improved gross margin. Who you are and the experience you bring: * Responsible for the successful industrialization of new products into serial production; acts as the liaison between the product development team and all operations functions. * Direct leadership of Manufacturing Engineers leading large scale, complex industrial projects * Provides subject matter expertise mentorship and coaching. Assists peer leaders with development planning for manufacturing engineers at all levels to develop a strong pipeline of talent for the organization. * Leads development, implementation, and monitoring best-in-class processes and standards for world class manufacturing / Lean manufacturing for all manufacturing operations within the business team. * Promotes Lean and efficient operating practices, which improves the efficiency and effectiveness of processes to sustain and promote growth as well as improved gross margin. * Ensures consistency in BoM (Bills of Materials) and routings to enable product cost accuracy. * Participates in a 3-5 year capital and technology plan for the business team, alongside operations leadership. Gains support through collaboration and executes accordingly. Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience * 2+ years of leadership experience to include operations, industrial, project management or similar. * BS degree in an engineering discipline * 7+ years of experience supporting manufacturing engineering processes, particularly in industrial manufacturing, automation, machine building, power electronics and/or high-volume precision machining industries. * Outstanding organizational, communication, interpersonal, relationship building skills conducive to team development. * Ability to partner and to collaborate with people at all levels - individual engineers, managers, and executives. * Ability to influence and build buy-in to product/process changes and the investment of resources. * Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as manage a team. * Lean manufacturing certification * Knowledge of project tasking, analysis, recommendations, and implementation of changes toward process improvement will be required. Preferred experience that differentiates you: * Experience in a related industry (such as high-volume machining, electronics assembly, mechatronics, and automation). * Preferred certification: PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Professional (ACP) or equivalent Why join OMAX? To view the full job description,