Lead Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Manager

KLA Industries; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

401K

Healthcare plans

Relocation package

Job summary

KLA Industries in Saint Joseph, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and drive continuous improvement, new product launches, and data-driven decisions on the factory floor.

You will mentor a team with long tenure, supervise capital equipment projects, and collaborate across functions, with strong bonus potential and comprehensive benefits in a stable automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and strong manufacturing/process background.
• Experience leading direct reports and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Proven track record in metals environments (stamping, machining, fabrication).
• Experience with product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and prioritize work for the engineering team.
• Lead continuous improvement and KPI tracking across the plant.
• Manage all engineering activities for new product launches.
• Resolve on-floor engineering issues and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
• Standardize processes and optimize resources to meet schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

MS Office

CapEx management

Job description

KLA Industries in Saint Joseph, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and drive continuous improvement, new product launches, and data-driven decisions on the factory floor.

You will mentor a team with long tenure, supervise capital equipment projects, and collaborate across functions, with strong bonus potential and comprehensive benefits in a stable automotive environment.