Engineering Manager – Zeeland Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Zeeland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 114,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking an Engineering Manager in Zeeland, MI to lead daily engineering activities across process, equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves managing a team of engineers and technicians, overseeing capital projects, and driving safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Based in Zeeland/ Ottawa County area with a focus on local manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Supervise or lead engineering teams in manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience managing capital projects and budgets.
• Working knowledge of safety and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and quality leaders on cross functional initiatives.
• Report project status and key metrics to plant and operations leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ERP software

Maintenance management software

Job description

Job Description:

Engineering Manager | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range: $114,000 – $163,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in engineering management? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Zeeland area seeking 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 Zeeland in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Olive.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Zeeland area that add Engineering Managers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and quality leaders on cross functional initiatives.
• Report project status and key metrics to plant and operations leadership.

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

• Background in regulated industries such as automotive or medical devices.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Technical Services Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Industrial Engineering Manager, Maintenance and Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering Manager, Production Engineering Manager, Engineering Superintendent

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 Kaizen AI Support Lean Manufacturing Development Driving Six Sigma Operations Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Deliverables Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Automation Budgeting Regulations Preparation Software Design Engineering Project Management Leadership Management

Salary Package:

$ 114,000.00 – 163,000.00 (US Dollar)