Engineering Leader

Torrey Holistics; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Discretionary bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. seeks an Engineering Leader to guide design and optimization of manufacturing processes for customer-designed products at our Kalkaska, MI site. You will drive quoting accuracy, lead an engineering team, and partner with production to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate combines aerospace-quality process know-how with strong leadership and communication skills to advance continuous improvement and on-time delivery across multiple plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD design software for process design and quoting.
• Experience with NADCAP and AS9100 in aerospace is preferred.
• Strong abilities to analyze and optimize manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering staff using hands-on, lead-by-example approach.
• Design and optimize manufacturing processes to support customer designs.
• Provide cost estimation and quoting input for customer-designed products.
• Collaborate with production and sales to improve labor efficiency and throughput.
• Support safety, documentation, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and capital expenditure justification.

Skills

CAD design software

Leadership / mentorship

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP & MRP Systems

Job description

Wayne Wire is currently seeking an Engineering Leader for our Northwest Michigan headquarters!The Engineering Leader position at Wayne Wire is a critical technical role within our engineering team. This position focuses on designing and optimizing manufacturing processes and providing technical expertise for quoting based on customer designs, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to exceed customer expectations and drive operational efficiency.OverviewWayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc., an industry leader in the manufacture of custom filtration products for the aerospace, automotive, and commercial industries, seeks a skilled Engineering Leader to spearhead technical activities within the engineering department. The Engineering Leader will primarily support the Kalkaska site and focus on designing and improving manufacturing processes, providing technical expertise for pricing and quoting based on customer-provided designs.The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of production processes, customer requirements, and advanced manufacturing techniques. They will drive process improvements, reduce labor costs, and enhance operator efficiency while contributing to the pursuit of new filter business opportunities within our capabilities.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides guidance and mentorship to junior engineering team, using lead-by-example/hands-on approach.Designs and optimizes manufacturing processes to produce customer-designed products efficiently and effectively.Collects and analyzes data to identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements across all three manufacturing sites.Provides technical expertise for cost estimation and quoting for customer-designed products.Collaborates with production teams to evaluate customer-designed parts for labor reduction and operator efficiency.Maintains and updates files, prints, and documentation for customer products.Supports the implementation of new technologies to improve operations, quoting, and customer interaction.Contributes to cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues and ensure compliance with customer requirements.Recommends and supports capital equipment expenditures to enhance production operations.Maintains a working knowledge of applicable safety policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure safe execution of duties.Meets with customers as needed to support quoting, process development for customer designs, and issue resolution.Collaborates with sales (internal and external) to win new businessOther duties as assigned.TravelOccasional travel from our corporate offices (Kalkaska) to other manufacturing sites and customer locations will be required to support Wayne Wire’s goals and objectives.EducationBachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent; or four to ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.CompetenciesAdvanced proficiency in CAD design software to support manufacturing process design and quoting.Strong knowledge of wire mesh or metal fabrication/manufacturing operations, including stamping, resistance welding, soldering, silver brazing, and heat treating.Experience in the aerospace industry with **AS9100 **and NADCAP.Ability to analyze and optimize operations and procedures to develop efficient manufacturing processes.Effective communication skills, both oral and written.Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.Strong project management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.Commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.Located just east of Traverse City, Michigan, the area provides individuals and families with an outstanding quality of life and limitless recreational opportunities. Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. offers an excellent benefit package, including health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, a 401K plan with company match, a discretionary bonus, and a profit-sharing planYou should be proficient in:KaizenLean Manufacturing PrinciplesCoaching and Mentoring ExperienceNational Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP)ERP & MRP SystemsAS9100 Experience