Engineering Manager: Automotive Manufacturing & CI Lead

The Judge Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks an Engineering Manager to lead engineering and maintenance in a high-volume automotive manufacturing operation in Roscommon, Michigan. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years of engineering experience, with GM/Chrysler/Stellantis familiarity preferred.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive improvement initiatives, and collaborate with operations, corporate engineering, suppliers, and contractors to ensure successful product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, engineering activities, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project management and critical-path scheduling.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing information and data, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes, tooling, and production systems.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, including equipment sizing, system interactions, and electrical protection.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC software and ladder logic.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software, including the ability to modify and develop 2D layouts.
• Knowledge of regulatory and industry standards, including OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and applicable manufacturing practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, suppliers, contractors, and other cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering and maintenance functions, including manufacturing planning, process development, equipment development, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and develop a team that includes Controls Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Facilities and Tooling, and Industrial Engineering.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment, assembly methods, and quality standards.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment, processes, operations, and assembly methods to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, uptime, and productivity.
• Direct engineering projects and assign activities based on business priorities, production requirements, and project schedules.
• Monitor engineering workflow and evaluate project results, methods, and procedures.
• Evaluate vendor and supplier proposals for new manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in equipment design reviews, runoffs, installation, implementation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, equipment layout, and workflow to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support plant layout and facility improvement projects, including automated equipment, utilities, lighting, buildings, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate improvement projects with engineering staff, project managers, contractors, utility providers, suppliers, and other partners.
• Partner with management, engineering, operations, and other departments to address manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, equipment requirements, and process improvements.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment repair responsibilities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between plant engineering and corporate engineering resources.
• Develop and manage engineering and technical budgets.
• Monitor engineering and maintenance KPIs, including mean time between failure (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional

Communication

Process improvement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Budgeting

Team development

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ladder logic

CMMS MVP One

Job description

The Judge Group seeks an Engineering Manager to lead engineering and maintenance in a high-volume automotive manufacturing operation in Roscommon, Michigan. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years of engineering experience, with GM/Chrysler/Stellantis familiarity preferred.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive improvement initiatives, and collaborate with operations, corporate engineering, suppliers, and contractors to ensure successful product