Engineering Manager, Automotive Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Summit Polymers; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supplier of automotive systems is seeking an Engineering Manager (Manufacturing) in Portage, MI. This leadership role involves overseeing manufacturing engineering processes, directing staff, and ensuring product design excellence. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years of automotive engineering experience, particularly in injection molding processes. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a challenging environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Five years’ engineering experience in an automotive environment.
• Required: working knowledge of injection mold design and maintenance.
• Independent thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs manufacturing engineering team activities for safety and quality.
• Leads root cause problem solving for operational efficiency.
• Collaborates on new product development and process changes.

Skills

Injection mold design

Robotic part removal

Team leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline

Tools

Robotic programming

Paint processing systems

Job description

A global supplier of automotive systems is seeking an Engineering Manager (Manufacturing) in Portage, MI. This leadership role involves overseeing manufacturing engineering processes, directing staff, and ensuring product design excellence. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years of automotive engineering experience, particularly in injection molding processes. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a challenging environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.