Engineering Manager - 27774

iMPact Business Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

iMPact Business Group in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead new product development, engineering operations, and product launches in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will oversee engineering teams, drive development initiatives, and ensure smooth transitions from concept through production launch.

The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of engineering leadership, a hands-on approach on the factory floor, and a proven record of

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of engineering experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading new product development (NPD), new product introduction (NPI), and production launches.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and production equipment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers for new product development, manufacturing engineering, and product launches.
• Oversee the complete product development lifecycle from concept through validation, launch, and production ramp-up.
• Manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams to ensure successful product introductions.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and process optimization initiatives.
• Oversee tooling, equipment, automation, and manufacturing process development to support high-volume production.
• Lead engineering problem-solving 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 costs, and increase production capacity.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management for engineering personnel.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

DFM

Job description

Engineering Manager

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

We are seeking an experienced Engineering 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7-10 years of engineering experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Previous engineering leadership or management experience, including direct supervision of technical teams.
• Demonstrated success leading new product development (NPD), new product introduction (NPI), and production launches.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and production equipment.
• Experience managing engineering projects from concept through full-scale production.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, or similar product launch and quality methodologies preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to balance strategic engineering initiatives with hands-on technical problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance