Engineering Manager: Manufacturing & Process Leader

The Judge Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering and maintenance in a high-volume automotive manufacturing operation in Roscommon, Michigan. You will oversee programs, processes, equipment development, and continuous improvement while guiding a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with operations, suppliers, and corporate engineering.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering, strong leadership and communication, and a bachelor’s in Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, engineering activities, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project management and critical-path scheduling.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing information and data, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering and maintenance functions, including manufacturing planning, process development, equipment development, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and develop a team that includes Controls Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Facilities and Tooling, and Industrial Engineering.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment, assembly methods, and quality standards.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment, processes, operations, and assembly methods to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, uptime, and productivity.
• Direct engineering projects and assign activities based on business priorities, production requirements, and project schedules.
• Monitor engineering workflow and evaluate project results, methods, and procedures.
• Evaluate vendor and supplier proposals for new manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in equipment design reviews, runoffs, installation, implementation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, equipment layout, and workflow to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support plant layout and facility improvement projects, including automated equipment, utilities, lighting, buildings, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate improvement projects with engineering staff, project managers, contractors, utility providers, suppliers, and other partners.
• Partner with management, engineering, operations, and other departments to address manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, equipment requirements, and process improvements.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment repair responsibilities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between plant engineering and corporate engineering resources.
• Develop and manage engineering and technical budgets.
• Monitor engineering and maintenance KPIs, including MTBF and MTTR.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLC

CMMS

MOST

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering and maintenance in a high-volume automotive manufacturing operation in Roscommon, Michigan. You will oversee programs, processes, equipment development, and continuous improvement while guiding a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with operations, suppliers, and corporate engineering.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering, strong leadership and communication, and a bachelor’s in Engineering.