Engineering Manager

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• Posted on April 23, 2026 Published By Jennifer Andrews Trillium Staffing is now hiring an Engineering Manager for a direct hire position in Eaton Rapids MI!

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop an engineering team while supporting key areas of the business including production, maintenance, tooling, and new product development. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement. Salary range is $100,000

• 125,000 What You'll Do
• Lead & Develop the Team
• Provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to engineering staff
• Delegate projects and ensure work is completed efficiently and on time
• Support career development and succession planning
• Drive Safety & Operational Excellence
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
• Ensure equipment and processes meet safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment
• Support Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Lead advanced quality planning (APQP), including FMEAs, control plans, and process documentation
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Monitor key performance metrics like uptime, scrap, and OEE to identify improvement opportunities
• Project & Process Management
• Oversee new product launches and engineering changes
• Prioritize work based on production needs and customer demands
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Collaboration & Communication
• Partner with production, maintenance, leadership, and external vendors
• Communicate goals, performance metrics, and project updates clearly
• Support customer communication and technical discussions
• Innovation & Strategy
• Lead initiatives around new technologies, materials, and processes
• Support product development and continuous improvement efforts
• Evaluate and work with suppliers to strengthen capabilities
• Financial Oversight
• Manage budgets for capital and operational expenses
• Develop business cases and proposals for new projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or higher) from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of leadership/management experience
• 5-10 years of experience in die casting and tooling within automotive manufacturing (or similar industries such as injection molding or stamping)
• Proven experience in innovation, new product launches, and project management
• Strong background in budgeting, capital project planning, and financial oversight
• Strong leadership experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Background in quality systems, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical schematics
• Proven project and program management skills
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards
• Ability to travel as needed Apply today!

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act. By applying to this job, I agree to receive electronic communications including SMS text and email regarding future opportunities, referral bonus incentives, and other promotions from Trillium. You may opt out at any time from future communications by responding STOP to any electronic communication. You may view our full privacy policy at https://trilliumstaffing.com/jobs/privacy/ . Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company. Want to apply for Engineering Manager? To apply for Engineering Manager enter your email address below. If you have an account with indeed.com, you can also Apply with Indeed Contact Us if you have any questions Contact Jennifer Andrews (810) 733-7180 Have a question about this job? Our intentions are to fill job vacancies as quickly as possible with qualified candidates. We are always accepting applications if a time sensitive job has an application deadline it is noted in the job description. Click on "Apply" to begin the apply process.