Engineering Manager - Electronics - Traverse City, MI

In this Engineering Manager role you will be responsible for leading the engineering team and driving product development, process improvement, and innovation. This role is critical in ensuring products meet the highest performance and reliability standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness and manufacturability.

Client Details

My client is a global leader in electronic sensor and motion control manufacturing, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to their customers. They specialize in the design, development, and production of high-quality electronic sensors for various industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial electronics.

Description

The Engineering Manager will report into the Director of Engineering and be responsible for:

• Lead and develop a team of applications engineers, development engineers, and technicians.
  
• Mentor team members and support professional growth and succession planning.
  
• Partner with commercial teams to understand customer requirements and develop tailored technical solutions.
  
• Engage directly with key customers to address technical challenges, support product evaluations, and strengthen long-term relationships.
  
• Translate customer and market requirements into product specifications and development priorities.
  
• Collaborate with global engineering and R&D teams to advance existing products and introduce new technologies.
  
• Oversee testing, validation, and qualification activities for new products and custom solutions.
  
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product Management, and Engineering teams to align business and technical objectives.
  
• Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and customers.
  
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering organization.
  

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Profile

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline (Masters is a plus)
• 10+ years of related experience preferably in motion control product development.
• Demonstrated success in customer-facing engineering, applications engineering, product development, and technical leadership.
  
• Strong background in electromechanical systems, signal processing, and sensor technology.
• Proficiency in CAD software, product lifecycle management, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Access to high level management
• 401K match
• Excellent work life balance

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