Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We have an exciting new role for Engineering Manager in Eaton Rapids Michigan!

Our client is an automotive company and the world leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of high-quality magnesium and aluminum die cast components.

Purpose of 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.

What is in it for you?

• Be a part of a dynamic, progressive organization
• Above-average compensation package
• Great team environment
• Be a part of an organization that offers career growth
• Positive working environment that promotes work-life balance while promoting career growth

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.

Responsibilities of Position:

• 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.

Education and Skill Requirements:

• Educational and Certification Background

• 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

ACCU-STAFF has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin your employment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be notified.

ACCU-STAFF is a premier Search Firm and we work with leaders in the Manufacturing and Automotive Industries all of which have exciting opportunities! We have been servicing various industries for over 30 years. Our team of recruiters at Accu-staff deliver insightful and relevant advice to assist you when considering your next career move, whether contract or permanent. Through partnerships with employers in various industries, we will connect you to exciting career opportunities throughout Canada and the US.
We offer dynamic environments that is built on respect and diversity, their people are consistently rewarded for their contribution and supported in achieving their professional goals.

Company Description

ACCU-STAFF is a premier Search Firm and we work with leaders in the Manufacturing and Automotive Industries all of which have exciting opportunities! We have been servicing various industries for over 30 years. Our team of recruiters at Accu-staff deliver insightful and relevant advice to assist you when considering your next career move, whether contract or permanent. Through partnerships with employers in various industries, we will connect you to exciting career opportunities throughout Canada and the US. \r\nWe offer dynamic environments that is built on respect and diversity, their people are consistently rewarded for their contribution and supported in achieving their professional goals.