Engineering Manager

Hi-Lex Controls; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Lex Controls in Rochester Hills is seeking a Product Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional teams in product development and validation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in industrial engineering and product design.

You will manage engineering projects, ensure customer requirements are met, and maintain strong relationships with key clients. Excellent communication skills and a background in Hi-Lex products are essential.

Periodic travel and factory visits may be required.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of engineering experience or equivalent.
• 5 years Hi-Lex product experience in product design.
• 10 years of industrial experience, preferably in program launch.

Responsibilities

• Manage Product Engineering team of Engineers and Designers.
• Lead new concepts and product design development.
• Ensure product engineering meets new program launch timing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Project management

Engineering practices (GD&T, DOE, etc.)

Education

4-year degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD applications

Job description

Job Location: Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Shift: Any

Position Summary

Develops New and Innovative Products consistent with Business Objectives. Develops and validates products to meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations. Leads cross functional teams to enable quality improvements, warranty reduction, problem solving and VA/VE initiatives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Manages Product Engineering team of Engineers, Designers and others as appropriate.
• Leads new concepts and current product design development, establishing appropriate controls and approval processes.
• Works with Sales in pursuit of new business both domestic and globally.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key customer personnel.
• Manages customer application engineering projects, establishing appropriate controls.
• Reviews and confirms accuracy of quotations for new products and changes to existing.
• Maintains on time engineering releases; Lab work orders.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and work instructions to ensure error free designs.
• Verifies all prototypes and products meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations.
• Interacts with customers, vendors and Hi‑Lex personnel to assist in VA/VE cost reduction activities. Reduces warranty claims and expenses.
• Ensures product engineering meets new program launch timing.
• Assists quality and purchasing on supplier issues.
• Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long‑term management objectives.
• Pursues patents when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• 5S Leadership.

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology or equivalent field.
• Knowledge of applicable Hi‑Lex products and procedures.
• 4‑5 years of engineering degree or equivalent.
• 5 years Hi‑Lex product experience in product design, preferably mechanisms.
• 10 years of industrial experience, program launch experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of engineering practices (GD & T, DOE, FMEA, DFM, CAD applications, statistical analysis, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers.
• Periodic factory visits with noise from manufacturing equipment.
• Office environment with noise from cellphones, group conversations or virtual meetings.

Other Requirements

• Periodic travel by air, car or train to other company operations, customers and/or suppliers.
• Open seating work environment with ability to change work location daily (if needed).