Engineering Manager

Venteon; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

Relocation Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Full-Time Direct Hire

Job summary

Venteon is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in Lima, Ohio to lead plant engineering operations within an automotive manufacturing environment. You will guide a team of engineers, drive productivity, quality, and process improvements, and partner with cross-functional leaders to meet operational goals.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, capital project execution, and a strong focus on safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience leading engineering teams in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plant engineering and production operations.
• Proven ability to implement process improvements and optimize performance.
• Experience with capital projects and equipment installations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Process Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and other technical personnel to support manufacturing operations.
• Oversee plant engineering activities to ensure production efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, quality, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and support to manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and other plant departments.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, corporate engineering, and customers to resolve technical challenges and support operational objectives.
• Establish departmental goals, manage engineering resources, and develop team members to achieve performance expectations.
• Support new equipment installations, capital improvement projects, and manufacturing process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and support plant-wide continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Continuous improvement

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

A leading automotive supplier in the Lima, Ohio area is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its plant engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive manufacturing, engineering leadership, process improvement, and plant operations.

This is a full-time, permanent, direct-hire opportunity offering competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation, and relocation assistance if needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Process Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and other technical personnel to support manufacturing operations.
• Oversee plant engineering activities to ensure production efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, quality, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and support to manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and other plant departments.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, corporate engineering, and customers to resolve technical challenges and support operational objectives.
• Establish departmental goals, manage engineering resources, and develop team members to achieve performance expectations.
• Support new equipment installations, capital improvement projects, and manufacturing process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts and support plant-wide continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Previous Engineering Management experience within an automotive manufacturing environment required.
• Strong understanding of plant engineering, manufacturing processes, and production operations.
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, optimize manufacturing performance, and support operational excellence.
• Experience with capital projects, equipment installations, and manufacturing process development preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and quality systems.
• Experience with metal stamping, tooling, or tool and die operations is a plus, but not required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Competitive Base Salary Based on Experience
• Bonus Potential
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Full-Time, Permanent, Direct-Hire Opportunity