Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Keystone Distinction Group; Saint Joseph (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus potential

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in St. Joseph, MI, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated team in optimizing plant efficiencies and managing new product launches. You will oversee daily operations and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering management within the automotive sector and a strong continuous improvement background. A competitive salary, bonuses, comprehensive healthcare, and a beautiful new office space await.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in manufacturing engineering management.
• Experience in automotive supplier environments.
• Proven continuous improvement experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor manufacturing engineering team.
• Drive ongoing process improvements and KPIs.
• Manage new product launches and engineering activities.

Skills

Manufacturing/process engineering

Continuous improvement

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP software

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

St. Joseph, MI area

Competitive Salary, Bonus, 401K, and More!

Take engineering ownership of a profitable, tech-driven automotive plant with secured future launches, alongside a 20-year tenured GM while enjoying a beautiful new office, annual bonus potential, and rapid career impact!

Future‑Secured Stability

• Join a highly profitable, 50+ year automotive leader with a diverse business mix and major new product launches scheduled for years to come.
• Lead an engineering team boasting an 8‑year average tenure, working alongside a GM who has grown with the company for nearly 20 years.
• Enjoy a beautiful, newly remodeled personal office space situated close to the manufacturing floor utilizing cutting‑edge technology.
• Make an immediate impact by implementing improvements and actively mentoring a team in an organization passionate about growing internal talent.
• Maximize your total rewards with annual bonus potential and a robust selection of comprehensive healthcare plans.

Role Overview

Profitable, stable manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineering professionals focused on optimizing plant efficiencies and successfully launching new products. Daily you will report to the General Manager. Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise & Mentor the Team: Oversee, communicate with, and organize daily priorities for all engineering personnel, including Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead and support ongoing process efficiency development, cross‑training initiatives, and continual improvement projects, while establishing and improving key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage New Product Launches: Take full ownership of organizing and executing all engineering activities related to new product launches.
• Floor‑Level Problem Solving: Serve as the first point of contact for resolving engineering concerns directly on the manufacturing floor.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Communicate and collaborate closely with other department managers, suppliers, and external contractors.
• Standardize Processes: Create detailed engineering plans, standardized processes, and operating procedures for the engineering staff.
• Optimize Resources: Actively monitor and manage department labor utilization percentages to keep projects on track.
• Ensure Data‑Driven Decisions: Apply Lean methods and data‑driven problem‑solving techniques to keep high‑volume automotive engineering projects on schedule.
• Capital Equipment Management: Direct capital equipment projects from conception to execution, including vetting and approving vendors, determining project costs and ROI, and managing advancements in CNC machining, fixtures, and cutting tools.
• Design & Fixture Conceptualization: Collaborate closely with the design engineering team to conceptualize project designs and develop specialized production fixtures and cutting tools.

The qualified candidate will enjoy spending up to 50% of their day on the manufacturing floor, able to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing automotive environment, thrive on driving continuous improvement, able to build a team and drive engagement, and successfully execute plans and projects. You will coach, mentor and lead a team of approximately 15 engineering professionals with an average tenure of over eight years of service with the company.

Benefits

The company offers excellent medical benefits (including dental and vision) available after 90 days, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401K, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, life, and bonus potential.

Requirements

• Ideally a Bachelor's degree; experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 3‑5 years in a similar manufacturing engineering management role, with a strong background in manufacturing/process engineering.
• Automotive supplier experience.
• Experience working in metals environments, such as stamping, machining, fabrication, etc.
• Strong continuous improvement background with proven examples of scrap reductions, efficiency improvements, etc.
• Experience overseeing direct reports.
• Project management experience, including overseeing timelines and budgets.
• Experience with product launches.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read blueprints.
• Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Automated work environments.
• Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• SolidWorks.
• ERP experience.
• CapEx management.

Reasons to Work For This Organization

• Multiple plans for medical, dental and vision.
• Stable organization in the automotive industry and adding new business.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Beautiful new office space with a window.
• Cutting edge technology.
• Lead a team with an average tenure of 8 years and work for a general manager who has grown with the company and been there almost 20 years.
• This company grows their internal talent.

Candidates are preferred to be local to the St. Joseph, MI area. There is a conservative relocation package for regional candidates meeting the requirements.