Engineering Manager: Lead Lean Manufacturing & Teams

Cooper Standard Automotive; Sherman Park (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to direct and coordinate all plant engineering activities. You will define manufacturing processes, lead cross-functional teams, and strive for cost reduction, quality, and on-time delivery across current, service, and new products.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of leadership in automotive settings, and knowledge of IATF systems. Travel to site locations will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of people leadership experience required.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF quality systems required or strongly preferred based on site requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer engineering policies, procedures, and systems across manufacturing areas.
• Serve as a liaison between Engineering and other plant departments to meet functional cost targets.
• Define and quote new work including process flows, tooling, BOMs, routing, standards, and equipment needs.
• Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, and equipment needs; design and oversee equipment investments.
• Monitor production reports; resolve issues to reduce cost and maintain production continuity.
• Maintain surveillance over product design and manufacturing processes for cost reduction and efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional engineering and plant teams to meet targets for capability, schedules, scrap, and lean savings.
• Support operations in applying lean principles and continuous improvement across the plant.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Budget management

BOM & routing

Job description

Cooper Standard Automotive is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to direct and coordinate all plant engineering activities. You will define manufacturing processes, lead cross-functional teams, and strive for cost reduction, quality, and on-time delivery across current, service, and new products.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of leadership in automotive settings, and knowledge of IATF systems. Travel to site locations will be required as needed.