Manufacturing Center Manager

Ilmor; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilmor in Plymouth, MI seeks a Manufacturing Center Manager to lead production, quality, manufacturing engineering, and continuous improvement across the facility. You will deliver world‑class prototype and production components for Ilmor's marine and racing engines while developing talented teams and optimizing processes.

This fast‑paced, high‑performance environment rewards hands‑on leadership, safety excellence, and relentless pursuit of efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in precision machining or powertrain component manufacturing.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience directing a CNC shop floor.
• Deep understanding of multi-axis CNC processes and tooling.
• Proficiency with GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Experience with AI in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Production Staff: Manage first and second shifts hourly production staff while supporting strategic direction from leadership.
• Schedule Workflow: Create and execute daily schedules and capacity priorities to meet production goals.
• Monitor Performance: Create and monitor performance indicators across all machining segments.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure strict quality standards and tolerances are communicated and met consistently.
• Process Improvement: Implement procedural changes to lower scrap and improve efficiency.
• Safety Leadership: Identify and implement continuous safety improvements across the shop floor.
• Job Estimation: Provide timely quotes and cost estimates for internal and external customers.

Skills

Multi-axis CNC operations

Leadership & team building

Process optimization

Quality systems (GD&T, CMM)

CAD/CAM programming (Autodesk Fusion)

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field or technical apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk Fusion CAD/CAM

CMM interpretation

Job description

Join Ilmor and lead the team that transforms precision engineering into championship-winning performance. As the Manufacturing Center Manager, you will drive production, quality, manufacturing engineering, and continuous improvement across our Plymouth facility. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for delivering world-class prototype and production components for Ilmor's marine and racing engines while developing talented teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring exceptional safety, quality, and delivery performance. If you're passionate about advanced machining, operational excellence, and leading people in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Nuts & Bolts

• The Manufacturing Center currently runs one day shift only
• Uniforms availble (not required)
• Day-1 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Contribution and Roth option
• Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Production Staff: Manage first and second shifts hourly production staff while supporting strategic direction from leadership.
• Schedule Workflow: Create and execute daily schedules and capacity priorities to meet production goals.
• Monitor Performance: Create and monitor performance indicators across all machining segments.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure strict quality standards and tolerances are communicated and met consistently.
• Optimize Resources: Manage consumption of consumables, raw materials, tooling budgets, and overtime.
• Drive Accountability: Maintain ultimate floor responsibility for volume, quality, and delivery of finished goods.
• Safety Leadership: Identify and implement continuous safety improvements across the shop floor.
• Process Improvement: Implement procedural changes to lower scrap, optimize cycle times, and improve efficiency.
• Risk & Strategy: Strategize, plan, and execute utilization reviews with leadership to meet objectives.
• Job Estimation: Provide timely quotes and cost estimates for internal and external customers.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Oversee day-to-day troubleshooting of multi-axis CNC machines, tooling, and fixtures.
• Team Development: Train, mentor, and coach machinists and programming personnel on the floor.
• Machine Operation: Perform hands-on machine tool operation and setup verification as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in related field, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent completed technical apprenticeship preferred.
• Manufacturing Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in precision machining or powertrain component manufacturing.
• Management Experience: Minimum of 5 years of management experience, particularly directing a CNC machine shop floor environment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of multi-axis CNC processes, CADCAM programming using Autodesk Fusion, and complex workholding.

Specialized Knowledge

• Strong familiarity with manufacturing high-performance engine components, specifically including high-performance pistons.
• Computer Skills: high proficient computer literacy is very important, including strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for production tracking, reporting, presentations and communication.
• Experience utilizing and implementing AI
• Blueprint Reading: Strong knowledge of GD&T, precision layout instruments, and CMM report verification
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving aptitude, floor leadership, and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle tools, feel objects, and climb or balance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but some areas require ear protection.