Manager, Engineering - Process Advanced - Sr

Cooper Standard; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Michigan is seeking an experienced Advanced Process Engineering Sr. Manager. This role involves directing engineering activities for manufacturing automotive products, overseeing capital equipment installation, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in process engineering, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position supports hybrid work, involving significant travel to manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ prior leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in process engineering and tooling.
• Requires in-depth understanding and application of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Direct engineering activities for automotive product manufacturing.
• Oversee design and installation of capital equipment.
• Ensure communication of lessons learned is shared across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Masters or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Advanced Process Engineering Sr. Manager will direct and coordinate the planning and completion of manufacturing production, process, tooling, gaging, and plant engineering projects with relation to product production. Will assist plants in achieving launch targets, OEE improvements, and lean Initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct engineering activities relative to manufacture of automotive products
• Support and develop quotations for new business opportunities
• Develop capital/tooling spending plans/requirements, and implement appropriate aspects of capital plan
• Oversee the design, acquisition, and installation of capital equipment and tooling to meet production and financial requirements
• Apply understanding of the business and how own team contributes to the achievement of results
• Manage professional employees and/or supervisors
• Provide and update equipment to support current manufacturing requirements
• Coordinate with quality and production and provide necessary support to meet company objectives
• Direct efforts for tooling, manufacturing process, plant engineering, and maintenance project management
• Ensure clear communication of lessons learned are shared within their respective department and across other departments
• Identify and resolves complex technical, operational and organizations problem
• Guide by policies, resource requirements, budgets and the business plan
• Accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline
• Drive new and innovative ideas for process improvements
• Guide, influence and persuade other either internally in other areas or externally with customers or agencies
• Provide knowledge of material and process costs to support manufacturing
• Provide health, and safety requirements in support of tooling, equipment, and CLauS deliverables
• Responsible for the development and implementation of engineering standards
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering preferred; Masters or other advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum of five years’ prior leadership experience preferred
• Ability to apply understanding of the business and how own team contributes to the achievement of results
• Ability to make decisions guided by policies, procedure and business plan; receives guidance from manager
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in process engineering, tooling, equipment, and process improvement
• Requires in-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interface with all levels of hourly and management personnel, both inside and outside of the company.
• Working knowledge of customer functional performance requirements
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, project management, and statistical process control capability
• Strong understanding of MRP, quality control, purchasing, accounting
• Knowledge of Core Quality Tools: FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC.
• Knowledge of Problem-Solving Tools (8D, 5 Why, Cause and Effect, etc.).
• Knowledge of Problem-Solving techniques (6 Sigma, Kaizen, Kepner Tregoe, etc.).
• Strong manufacturing engineering skills and understanding of shop floor routings
• Experience with profile extrusion and injection molding of TPE & PVC preferred
• Microsoft Office proficient

Work Environment/Work Conditions

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required, up to 80 – 100% of the time
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Position Type: Regular

Additional Locations:

Additional Information:

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing [e-mail] with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.

Remote Status: Hybrid