Engineering Manager

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Business Group in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead new product development, engineering operations, and product launches within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will oversee engineering teams, drive development initiatives, and ensure seamless transitions from concept and design through production launch and full-scale manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of engineering leadership, a hands-on approach on the

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing
• Hands-on engineering leader capable of guiding teams on the manufacturing floor
• Experience managing new product launches from development through production
• Ability to drive and implement process improvements and DFM recommendations

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers for new product development, manufacturing engineering, and product launches
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle from concept to validation, launch, and ramp-up
• Manage multiple engineering projects with timelines, budgets, quality standards, and customer requirements
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development to ensure successful introductions
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee tooling, equipment, automation, and manufacturing process development for high-volume output
• Lead engineering problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions during launches
• Establish engineering KPIs and monitor project performance, manufacturing efficiency, and launch readiness
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase capacity
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance management for engineering personnel

Skills

Engineering leadership

Product development

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Root cause analysis

Job description

Engineering ManagerGrand Rapids Metropolitan Area

We are seeking an experiencedEngineering Manager to lead new product development, engineering operations, and product launches within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This individual will oversee engineering teams, drive product development initiatives, and ensure successful transitions from concept and design through production launch and full-scale manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of engineering experience, strong technical leadership, and a proven track record of managing complex product launches, improving manufacturing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal CandidateA hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment and has successfully managed new product launches from development through production.

This individual should be comfortable leading engineering teams, working directly on the manufacturing floor, resolving technical challenges, and driving operational improvements while ensuring products launch on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for new product development, manufacturing engineering, and product launches.
• Oversee the complete product development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through validation, launch, and production ramp-up.
• Manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams to ensure successful product introductions.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee tooling, equipment, automation, and manufacturing process development to support high-volume production.
• Lead engineering problem-solving efforts, root cause analysis, and corrective actions during product launches.
• Establish engineering KPIs and monitor project performance, manufacturing efficiency, and launch readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and increase production capacity.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management for engineering personnel.