Engineering Manager – Battle Creek Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Battle Creek (MI); Presencial; USD 116.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering initiatives in Battle Creek, MI. You will oversee daily engineering activities across process, equipment, and continuous improvement, while guiding a team of engineers and technicians toward ambitious performance goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating with production, maintenance, and quality leaders, reporting metrics to leadership, and managing capital projects and budgets.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Several years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising or leading engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing capital projects and budgets.
• Working knowledge of safety and quality management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and quality leaders on cross functional initiatives.
• Report project status and key metrics to plant and operations leadership.
• Direct daily engineering activities across process, equipment, and continuous improvement work.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians, setting priorities and performance goals.
• Oversee capital projects from scope and justification through installation and startup.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues.
• Manage engineering budgets, project schedules, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Conocimientos

Robotics

Lean Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP

Manufacturing Automation

Programming

Leadership

Management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Herramientas

ERP systems

Maintenance management software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Engineering Manager | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $116,000 – $165,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for leading engineering teams and driving technical excellence? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Battle Creek area seeking skilled Engineering Managers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Engineering Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Battle Creek in Calhoun County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Marshall, Springfield, and Augusta.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Battle Creek area that seek Engineering Managers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and quality leaders on cross functional initiatives.
• Report project status and key metrics to plant and operations leadership.
• Direct daily engineering activities across process, equipment, and continuous improvement work.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians, setting priorities and performance goals.
• Oversee capital projects from scope and justification through installation and startup.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues.
• Manage engineering budgets, project schedules, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Several years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience supervising or leading engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience managing capital projects and budgets.
• Working knowledge of safety and quality management systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license or advanced technical degree.
• Experience with automation, robotics, or controls systems.
• Six Sigma or lean certification.
• Background in regulated industries such as automotive or medical devices.
• Experience with ERP or maintenance management software.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Industrial Engineering Manager, Maintenance and Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering Manager, Production Engineering Manager, Engineering Superintendent, Technical Services Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Robotics Lean Six Sigma Support Lean Manufacturing Development Six Sigma Quality Management ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Timelines Deliverables Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Automation Programming Preparation Software Design Engineering Leadership Management

Salary Package:

$ 116,000.00 – 165,000.00 (US Dollar)