Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Auria Solutions; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Saint Clair is seeking a qualified Engineering Lead to oversee production processes and provide support across departments. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Engineering and have 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing. Key responsibilities include managing multiple projects, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle detailed technical tasks. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading technical people.
• Specific knowledge of tooling equipment and cost projection is required.
• Soft trim experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance and excellence in all departments.
• Support training of operators and supervisors in standardized processes.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve process concerns.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Leadership abilities

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering

Tools

Windows based applications

Database applications

PLC programming

Job description

This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties of Auria Solutions as described below:

General Job Duties

• Provide direction and support for development of production processes and systems to be utilized for new and existing business.
• Guide, monitor, and manage the preparation of capital equipment budgets and tooling budgets for new business programs or new processes.
• Responsible for preparation and control of Appropriations requests for the maintenance and operation of all equipment and plant facilities.
• Conduct part design / manufacturing feasibility reviews.
• Monitor compliance to Product Program Schedules for all program related activities.
• Manage, direct, guide, assist, and counsel engineers in the execution of their responsibilities and in their individual career development.
• Interfaces with customer and Corporate Engineering groups to provide required resources for launch support activities.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts within current process technologies and in development and implementation of new technologies.
• Provides cost and timing estimates as required for tooling, equipment, and packaging changes.
• Promotes Safety and Ergonomics in all phases of engineering.
• Review and approval plant activities in support of design engineering changes and new and existing programs.
• Provides direction and support for facilities maintenance and tool repair departments in support of operations and projects.
• Track actual and forecast capital spending by line item and asset tag detail for capital projects
• Develop and maintain capacity analysis studies to provide input to corporate and customer volume inquiries
• Review and update Bill of Material and Process Routing documents
• Review, approval and track Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Notifications
• Any other duties as assigned

Specific Job Duties

• Provide operational guidance and excellence in all departments
• Support training of operators and supervisors in standardized processes
• Work closely with manufacturing team members as well as leadership to troubleshoot, qualify and resolve process concern
• Ownership of launch process and following IATF standards to launch

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or related field is required.
• A minimum of five 5 to 7 years in a manufacturing environment leading technical people is required.
• Soft trim experience a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
• PLC or programming experience a plus
• Supervises under general guidance
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Good working knowledge of windows based applications and database applications
• Possess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously
• Specific knowledge of tooling equipment and cost projection is required along with knowledge of automotive quality and engineering expectations

PPE Requirement

• This position requires the use of eye protection and hearing protection and any PPE specific to the task being performed.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand on feet and/or sit 8-12 hours a day and lift up to 40lbs on an occasional basis and 15 lbs on a regular basis. Must be able to perform overhead work as well as work below the waist.