Engineering Manager – Walker Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Walker, MI connects manufacturers with top engineering leadership. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality across plants.

You will partner with production, maintenance, and quality teams, manage budgets and capital projects, and mentor engineers and technicians to achieve performance goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Several years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience supervising engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Process optimization

Budget management

Safety compliance

Quality management

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP software

CMMS

Job description

Job Description:

Engineering Manager | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $110,000 – $159,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for leading engineering teams and driving technical excellence? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Walker area seeking skilled Engineering Managers.

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 Walker in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Comstock Park.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Walker region seeking Engineering Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

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

Recommended Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising or leading engineering teams.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP or maintenance management software.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Maintenance and Engineering Manager, 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

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.

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations Offers Support Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Development Management Skills Six Sigma Process Optimization Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Timelines Continuous Improvement Optimization Quality Control Manufacturing Regulations Vendors Preparation Software Documentation Design Engineering Project Management Leadership Management

Salary Package:

$ 110,000.00 – 159,000.00 (US Dollar)