Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Zaddy Solutions; Saint Joseph (MI); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus potential

Excellent medical benefits

401K

Descripción de la vacante

Zaddy Solutions in Saint Joseph, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineering professionals focused on optimizing plant efficiencies and launching new products. You will report to the General Manager, mentor 15 engineers, and drive Lean initiatives on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, driving continuous improvement, managing product launches, and collaborating cross-functionally to standardize processes and improve KPIs.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; strong experience considered with an Associate's degree.
• Minimum five years in manufacturing engineering management with background in manufacturing/process engineering.
• Experience in metals environments (stamping, machining, fabrication) preferred.
• Strong continuous improvement background with measurable scrap reductions and efficiency gains.
• Experience supervising direct reports and managing timelines and budgets; leading product launches.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and mentor a team of ~15 engineering professionals on the manufacturing floor.
• Drive continuous improvement and KPI development across the engineering function.
• Own planning and execution of all engineering activities for new product launches.
• Resolve floor-level engineering issues and drive rapid problem solving.
• Collaborate with other departments, suppliers, and contractors to standardize processes and optimize resources.
• Develop detailed engineering plans, processes, and SOPs for the engineering staff.
• Monitor labor utilization to keep projects on schedule; apply Lean methods and data-driven decision making.
• Direct capital equipment projects, vet vendors, and manage costs/ROI.
• Collaborate with design engineers to conceptualize production fixtures and tooling.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Blueprint Reading

Lean / Six Sigma

Manufacturing Engineering

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate's degree (considered with strong experience)

Herramientas

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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.
• Loyal, Permanent Workforce: Lead an engineering team boasting an 8‑year average tenure, working alongside a GM who has grown with the company for nearly 20 years.
• High‑Tech Environment: Enjoy a beautiful, newly remodeled personal office space situated close to the manufacturing floor utilizing cutting‑edge technology.
• True Autonomy & Growth: Make an immediate impact by implementing improvements and actively mentoring a team in an organization passionate about growing internal talent.
• Excellent Compensation & Benefits: Maximize your total rewards with annual bonus potential and a robust selection of comprehensive healthcare plans.

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.

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 for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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

Skills preferred but NOT required

1. Automated work environments
2. Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
3. SolidWorks
4. ERP experience
5. CapEx management
6. Automotive supplier experience

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.