Engineering Manager

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company in Novi, MI, is seeking an Engineering Manager who bridges technical execution with business strategy, delivering projects on time and within budget while developing people and processes.

The role leads engineering staff, guides product development from concept to launch, and drives cost reduction and quality improvements across manufacturing and supplier teams. Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 10+ years in product development or related field.
• Experience with stage-gate processes and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering staff to expand technical expertise and solve complex problems.
• Oversee product development from concept through launch.
• Drive Total Cost Productivity and cost optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate efforts across quality, procurement, product management, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and report KPIs and monthly performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality improvement

DOE knowledge

Statistical tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in mechanical engineering

Tools

DOE

Statistical tools

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineering Manager is self-motivated and bridges technical execution with business strategy, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, within budget while developing people and processes. This role requires technical expertise in product design and manufacturing, balanced with leadership, project management, and communication skills.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop engineering staff to grow their technical expertise to solve complex problems.
• Strong understanding engineering principles, product development processes (stage-gate), and manufacturing processes
• Manage and develop product solutions from idea conception through product launch.
• Manage and develop cost optimization (Total Cost Productivity) solutions
• Support resolution of quality, customer, and manufacturing issues as they arise
• Proficient at problem-solving and decision making to address complex technical challenges
• Ensure product compliance and facilitate problem-solving by employing root cause analysis
• Knowledge of DOE and statistical tools
• Establish departmental KPIs and provide monthly performance reporting
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and manage resources for development of product solutions consistent with established objectives, compliance requirements, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate and leverage internal and external teams, including quality, product compliance, procurement, product management, and manufacturing teams to ensure products are designed and evaluated to meet compliance targets.
• Articulate product requirements, progress, and challenges to team members and stakeholders
• Develop test methods, standards, and protocols supporting the implementation of product designs
• Prepare reports and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in product development, familiarity with stage-gate process
• Project Management experience managing multiple projects
• Working knowledge and experience with technical tools
• Ability to travel (15-20%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in mechanical engineering
• Experience in plumbing, building materials or manufacturing industries.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated skill in being detail-oriented, organized work, setting priorities, and sound decision making
• Technical aptitude and familiarity with machining molding & assembly manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, with strong written, verbal, active listening, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated collaborative approach to learning and performing.

About Us

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, and plumbing service and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 80 years, with industry-leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®.

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Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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