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We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager in Eaton Rapids, Michigan!

Scope of the position:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Engineering Manager will be the leader of Engineering staff with the responsibility to coach, supervise and develop them in supporting business development, technical, production, maintenance, and tooling related activities

 Salary range: $100-120K/year

What is in it for you?

· Be a part of a great team

· Dynamic global organization

· Opportunities for advancement

· Competitive compensation package including bonus

Key Responsibilities

· Leadership: Set direction and methodology for the day-to-day operation of the department, delegate assignments to ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects. Supervise, coach, and mentor Engineering staff and support personnel on their daily duties.

· Safety: Observe and promote all safety related policies and procedures, maintaining a safe working environment at all times, ensuring equipment safety mechanisms are adequate and functioning properly, and good housekeeping is adhered to.

· Advanced Quality Planning: Develop and implement required documentation and plans for advanced quality planning, including: overview, flow chart, prototype, feasibility reviews, FMEAS, Control Plans, Process Sheets, Gauge R&Rs, Capability Studies. Participate in the achievement of customer quality awards.

· Data Collection and Analysis: Coordinate and participate in the collection of historical data to establish baselines and monitor improvements in the areas of: equipment uptime, scrap percentage, tooling life, machine capability, cycle time, OEE, good parts produced, etc.

· Problem Solving: Address system and equipment related failures providing necessary guidance to allow teams to identify root causes and countermeasures so problems can be eradicated and don’t reoccur.

· Communication: Ensure accurate and precise communication of results and targets to maintenance and production teams, peers, and management team. Contribute with information to complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting to all interested parties. Develop and implement customer communication systems to Engineering.

· Training and Development: Train, coach and mentor team members in Engineering systems and procedures. Engage in continuous education courses and assist in the career planning of team members. Ensure effective succession, and information transfer amongst team members. Support process training to all production, maintenance, and tooling team members. Plan training requirements.

· Financial Controls: Ensure expenses are necessary and don’t exceed capital and expense budget approvals. Maintain professional relationships with outside suppliers and vendors. Prepare proposals for capital project budgets with required justifications. Propose project and program budgets.

· Innovation: Lead research and development projects which produce new designs, products, and processes. Attend technical seminars and shows, remaining up to date in all new advances in technologies, materials, processes, etc. Review all new technologies and developments with material and equipment suppliers. Participate in supplier surveys, visit new potential sources to broaden present supplier base. Support product development at the customer level by providing technical guidance and support in product design.

· Prioritization and Planning: Ensure Engineering related activities are scheduled and completed in a timely manner. Understand impact of equipment downtime to meeting production goals and customer shipments, prioritize effectively, and assign staff accordingly. Develop detailed plans for new designs and products. Management of program management staff, ensuring new project launches and engineering changes meet project deadlines and meet or exceed budgeted financial targets.

· Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Rights

· Administration of relevant Plex modules and other related software programs.

· Approval of time and attendance for direct reports.

· Approval of work schedules, including vacations.

· Coaching, and if necessary, recommendation and issuance of discipline for direct reports.

· Conduct periodic performance reviews for direct reports.

· Present innovation ideas to leadership.

Contacts

· Corporate and Plant leadership.

· Production, maintenance and tooling employees, ensure correct information is passed on regarding equipment status and maintenance requirements.

· Vendors and suppliers for quoting and emergency service requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelors (or higher) Engineering degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum of 5 years of leadership (management) experience

5 to 10 years die cast and tooling experience within the automotive

manufacturing industry (or similar i.e. injection molding, stamping, etc.).

Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in innovation, new product

launch and project management

Demonstrated experience in budgeting, preparation of capital project

expense proposals, and departmental financial oversight

Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes):

· Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project).

· Knowledge and ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints.

· Time/priority management skills to meet or exceed targets.

· Working knowledge of problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

· Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance.

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

· Excellent program and project management abilities.

· Proven ability to coach, mentor, train and develop a team.

· Continuous improvement focus.

· Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.

· Negotiation skills, with ability to compromise to achieve sound outcome.

· Strong team ethic.

· Fluency in English.

· Ability to travel as required.

Company Overview:

ACCU-STAFF, our mission is to help organizations find the top Industry talent and to help people achieve their personal and professional goals through the growth of their careers. Our core values are the backbone of our business, which is how we guide our hiring process: we show excellence through results, lead with integrity and accountability, and exemplify competitive greatness. 

We are honoured to be ranked among the Top 50 staffing and recruitment firms in Canada- out of nearly 30,000 firms nationwide. Forbes has recognized us as one of the Best in Canada across all three major categories:

• Best Executive Recruitment Firms

• Best Temporary Staffing Firms

• Best Professional Recruiting Firms

This recognition reflects our commitment to exceptional service, trusted partnerships, and consistently delivering top-tier talent solutions.