Engineering Manager: Lead Product Development & Manufacturing

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company in Novi, MI, is seeking an Engineering Manager who bridges technical execution with business strategy, delivering projects on time and within budget while developing people and processes.

The role leads engineering staff, guides product development from concept to launch, and drives cost reduction and quality improvements across manufacturing and supplier teams. Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 10+ years in product development or related field.
• Experience with stage-gate processes and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering staff to expand technical expertise and solve complex problems.
• Oversee product development from concept through launch.
• Drive Total Cost Productivity and cost optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate efforts across quality, procurement, product management, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and report KPIs and monthly performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality improvement

DOE knowledge

Statistical tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in mechanical engineering

Tools

DOE

Statistical tools

Job description

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company in Novi, MI, is seeking an Engineering Manager who bridges technical execution with business strategy, delivering projects on time and within budget while developing people and processes.

The role leads engineering staff, guides product development from concept to launch, and drives cost reduction and quality improvements across manufacturing and supplier teams. Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.