Engineering Manager – Newaygo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 111,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Michigan is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering efforts in the Newaygo area. You will oversee process engineering, capital projects, and cross-functional collaboration with production, maintenance, and quality teams.

The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, safety, and quality while guiding a team of engineers and technicians toward strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience managing capital projects and budgets.
• Working knowledge of safety and quality management systems.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Safety management

Quality management

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

ERP systems

Maintenance management software

Job description

Job Description:

Engineering Manager | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $111,000 – $160,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for leading engineering teams and driving technical excellence? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Newaygo area seeking experienced Engineering Managers to drive results.

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 Newaygo in Newaygo County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Big Rapids, Paris, Casnovia, and Grant.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Newaygo area seeking Engineering Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience managing capital projects and budgets.
• Working knowledge of safety and quality management systems.
• 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.

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

Operations Engineering Manager, Production Engineering Manager, Engineering Superintendent, Technical Services Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Industrial Engineering Manager, Maintenance and Engineering 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 Supply Chain Access Support Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Development Driving Management Skills Six Sigma Operations ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Supply Operational Efficiency Continuous Improvement SAP Manufacturing Automation Oracle Preparation Software Design Engineering Project Management Leadership Management

Salary Package:

$ 111,000.00 – 160,000.00 (US Dollar)