Engineering Manager

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Vacation

Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, PCI

Bonus Plan

Unique Wellness Incentives

Job summary

Hudsonville Ice Cream is seeking an Engineering Manager to drive engineering excellence across our manufacturing operations. You will lead a team of engineers and controls experts, set standards for mechanical/electrical design, and oversee capital project execution to support growth.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient processes, while advancing Lean initiatives and capital-portfolio delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing) required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in leadership managing teams and major capital projects.
• Experience leading capital projects from concept to startup and commissioning.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical docs.
• Proficient with MS Office; experience with AutoCAD/SolidWorks a plus; PE/PMP/Lean certs preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FDA/USDA-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction to an engineering team.
• Establish engineering priorities aligned with company objectives.
• Develop engineering capabilities through mentoring and training.
• Lead capital projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
• Standardize engineering practices for design, controls, and documentation.
• Drive equipment reliability, maintainability, and asset performance.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and installation teams.

Skills

Leadership

Capital projects

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Automation & controls

PLCs/HMIs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/CMMS/MES

Job description

Engineering Manager

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager is responsible for driving engineering excellence across the organization. Through a team of manufacturing & controls engineers, this role establishes engineering standards, oversees capital project execution, improves manufacturing processes, and builds the engineering capabilities needed to support future growth.

The Engineering Manager serves as the technical leader for manufacturing engineering and automation, partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical direction to the engineering team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish engineering priorities that align with company objectives and operational needs.
• Develop the technical capabilities of the engineering team through mentoring, training, and performance development.
• Promote collaboration between Sales, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards for mechanical design, electrical systems, controls architecture, automation, documentation, and project execution.
• Standardize equipment specifications, preferred vendors, control philosophies, and engineering documentation across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure engineering drawings, equipment documentation, controls backups, and technical records are accurate and maintained.
• Drive consistency in engineering practices to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and long-term asset performance.
• Manage contractors, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and installation teams.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and achieve expected operational results.
• Provide regular communication on project status, risks, and financial performance to leadership.
• Lead equipment and process improvement projects focused on reducing downtime, improving throughput, and minimizing waste.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to eliminate process variation and improve operational performance.
• Provide technical oversight for plant automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, drives, and process control systems.
• Identify automation opportunities that improve productivity, operator effectiveness, safety, and product quality.
• Ensure manufacturing control systems remain reliable, scalable, and aligned with future business needs.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and maximize production uptime.
• Provide engineering support during equipment failures, major repairs, and production challenges.
• Support new product introductions by evaluating manufacturing capabilities and identifying equipment or process modifications.
• Participate in strategic capacity planning and facility expansion initiatives.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with food safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage engineering and capital budgets.
• Support long-range manufacturing strategies by developing engineering roadmaps aligned with business growth.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food, dairy, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other high-speed manufacturing industries.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, technical professionals, or major capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations through equipment design, process improvement, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software; experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or similar professional certification.
• Experience in food manufacturing or other FDA/USDA regulated industries.
• Experience implementing engineering standards and leading manufacturing standardization initiatives.
• Experience with ERP, CMMS, or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Knowledge of food safety principles, GMPs, and sanitary equipment design.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit at a desk during standard working hours
• Occasional travel to suppliers, contract manufacturing locations, and company facilities.
• Full-time, on-site location

Benefits

• 401K with a generous match
• Vacation
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
• Bonus Plan
• Unique Wellness Incentives

Why Hudsonville Ice Cream

At Hudsonville Ice Cream, we offer a first-class work environment with a real family feel. We appreciate and recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members. We firmly believe that our team members’ fiscal, physical, and mental health are essential elements to our organization’s overall success.It is with this philosophy in mind that we offer a competitive wage and benefits package that starts day one.Moreover, Hudsonville Ice Cream is committed to its team members' continual growth and development.