Engineering Manager

CapstoneONE Search; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking an Engineering Manager in Grand Haven, MI, on-site, to drive process and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing operation. You will lead a team of process engineers, ensure processes meet internal quality standards, and reduce variability while standardizing manufacturing steps.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years of manufacturing experience, plus 2+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience with SPC and process control.

Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors a team of process owners responsible for key manufacturing processes across the operation.
• Defines short- and long-term goals for each process to improve control, reduce scrap and rework, improve cost, and support operations.
• Sets performance measures and KPIs for the team, tracking progress against productivity and quality goals.
• Defines and monitors key input/output variables and drives improvement to reduce scrap and rework.
• Serves as the overall authority for process control, ensuring manufacturing steps meet engineering requirements and internal quality standards.
• Implements statistical process control (SPC) and real-time monitoring to ensure process stability.
• Drives down scrap and rework rates through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Leads capital project work from concept through production release.
• Leads process improvement initiatives (scrap/rework reduction, cost reduction, cycle time reduction) using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Supports the transition to advanced manufacturing methods and growing use of data/analytics in process control.
• Develops business continuity plans for equipment and process readiness.
• Collaborates across sites to share and adopt best practices, maximizing first-pass quality and output.

Skills

Leadership

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

KPI setting

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager - CapstoneONE Search | Grand Haven, MI (On-site)

We are representing a 500+ person manufacturing facility, part of a globally recognized organization, actively seeking an Engineering Manager to drive process and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing operation. This role will lead a team of process engineers, ensuring manufacturing processes meet stringent internal quality standards while reducing variability and driving standardization.

Position Overview

• Leads and mentors a team of process owners responsible for key manufacturing processes across the operation


• Defines short- and long-term goals for each process to improve control, reduce scrap and rework, improve cost, and support operations


• Sets performance measures and KPIs for the team, tracking progress against productivity and quality goals


• Defines and monitors key input/output variables and drives improvement to reduce scrap and rework


• Serves as the overall authority for process control, ensuring manufacturing steps meet engineering requirements and internal quality standards


• Implements statistical process control (SPC) and real-time monitoring to ensure process stability


• Drives down scrap and rework rates through root cause analysis and corrective action


• Leads capital project work from concept through production release


• Leads process improvement initiatives (scrap/rework reduction, cost reduction, cycle time reduction) using Lean Six Sigma methodologies


• Supports the transition to advanced manufacturing methods and growing use of data/analytics in process control


• Develops business continuity plans for equipment and process readiness


• Collaborates across sites to share and adopt best practices, maximizing first-pass quality and output

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Industrial, or related technical field preferred)


• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 2+ years of leadership experience


• Proven experience managing teams of engineers or process owners


• Strong understanding of quality management systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment


• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams


• Comfortable operating with composure in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment