Engineering Manager: Lead Delivery, Safety & Growth

OtterBase; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OtterBase is seeking an Engineering Manager to direct site-wide engineering resources, ensuring safe, on-time delivery of initiatives and optimal performance. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate strategic goals into actionable plans, and drive discipline and continuous improvement across the manufacturing site.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical expertise with CAD tools, and a track record of mentoring engineers from junior to senior levels.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of pre-employment screening.
• Plex experience preferred.
• SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience OR minimum of ten (10) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Takes appropriate measures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Drives delivery of engineering commitments, ensuring projects, programs, and launches are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with cost and quality targets.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational performance.
• Partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Lead, manage, and mentor engineering talent across skill levels from junior to senior.

Skills

Plex experience

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

OtterBase is seeking an Engineering Manager to direct site-wide engineering resources, ensuring safe, on-time delivery of initiatives and optimal performance. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate strategic goals into actionable plans, and drive discipline and continuous improvement across the manufacturing site.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical expertise with CAD tools, and a track record of mentoring engineers from junior to senior levels.