Engineering Section Manager - Automotive Lighting

I I Stanley Co.; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual performance reviews & merit_in•

Free medical insurance options for you

Job summary

I I Stanley Company, Inc. in Battle Creek, MI is hiring a Section Manager Engineering to lead the development and implementation of coating and assembly processes, ensuring on-time product launches with quality and cost targets.

You will oversee tooling, equipment, and process improvements across manufacturing teams. The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical or related) and at least four years in a managerial or equivalent capacity, plus hands-on experience in coating/assembly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering or related field) or equivalent foreign degree.
• Four years in a related managerial role or similar position.
• Experience with coating and assembly process programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with jigs/fixtures and assembly equipment build.
• Experience in manufacturing defect resolution and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement, development, and implementation of equipment, tooling, and processes to launch new products on time while meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Develop and optimize processes to achieve desired cycle time and yield.
• Generate cost estimates using cycle times, run ratios, yields, and tooling/equipment costs; maintain long-term capacity plans and plant layouts.
• Source new machinery and tooling as needed.
• Apply technology advancements to improve production capability and establish robust coating/assembly processes.
• Review drawings and tooling to propose improvements for productivity, quality, and safety; create standard documentation to support customer and quality-system requirements.
• Communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams; provide support and complete tasks or projects as assigned.

Skills

Coating & assembly programming

Jigs & fixtures design

Manufacturing defect resolution

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical or related)

Job description

I I Stanley Company, Inc. in Battle Creek, MI is hiring a Section Manager Engineering to lead the development and implementation of coating and assembly processes, ensuring on-time product launches with quality and cost targets.

You will oversee tooling, equipment, and process improvements across manufacturing teams. The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical or related) and at least four years in a managerial or equivalent capacity, plus hands-on experience in coating/assembly