A Manufacturing Engineering Manager oversees engineering and technical design of manufacturing engineering projects, such as optimizing and maintaining production lines in a factory. Manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers working on a project. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.
Lead Engineer Metal Plus, LLC - 3.4 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $70,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Manufacturing management Team development Supervising experience Blueprint dimension interpretation Leading team collaboration initiatives Quality audits Root cause analysis Manufacturing company experience Team motivation (leadership skill)
Certified Quality Engineer Full Job Description Job Overview:
Sheet Metal Experience Highly Recommended 1. Provide independent leadership and full accountability for all engineering, manufacturing engineering, programming, and quality functions, ensuring all engineering and quality requirements are met across the organization. 2. Manage, mentor, and develop all engineering personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. 3. Oversee all programming activities to ensure efficient, accurate, and production-ready manufacturing processes. 4. Lead new product development and product launch activities by collaborating with sales, production, customers, and suppliers to ensure products are manufacturable, meet customer requirements, and are successfully introduced into production. 5. Partner with production and sales to drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and existing product lines, improving quality, productivity, throughput, delivery performance, and manufacturing costs. 6. Establish and maintain engineering standards, manufacturing documentation, process controls, and quality systems while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. 7. Lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, process validation, and technical problem-solving to improve product quality, manufacturing performance, and operational efficiency. 8. Provide technical leadership and engineering support to manufacturing through process improvements, equipment and tooling optimization, and resolution of production issues. 9. Develop engineering strategies, project plans, budgets, priorities, and resource allocations that support business growth, operational excellence, and long-term organizational objectives. 10. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support new product development, product improvements, and customer satisfaction. 11. Ensure all engineering, manufacturing, and production activities are conducted safely and in compliance with company policies, applicable regulations, and MIOSHA requirements. 12. Conduct internal audits and ongoing compliance monitoring to ensure
ISO 9001
certification requirements are maintained and quality management standards are consistently met. 13. Champion a culture of operational excellence by promoting Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 1.
Proven ability to lead and motivate people of many different personality types. 2. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, machinery, and performance metrics normally acquired through five or more years of manufacturing and supervisory experience or education. 3. Ability to identify issues, work within a team environment to find solutions, and implement changes. 4. Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills. 6. Advanced understanding and interpretation of print reading.
