Engineering Manager

AUTOKINITON ================

A Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100 vertical integration capabilities, such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We are proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic structural automotive components and assemblies around the globe.

Job Description -------------------

Engineering Manager -------------------

### Category: Operations ### Job Location: 13112 Oneida Road, Grand Ledge, Michigan ### Tracking Code: 10757 ### Position Type: Full-Time, Regular

Job Summary ---------------

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading our engineering activities, providing direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals, and driving the utilization of problem-solving methods for related corporate and customer issues.

Leadership Responsibilities -----------------------------

• Support the Companys mission, vision, values, and goals in performance of daily activities
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports, including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals
• Responsible for leading all engineering activities
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related corporate and customer issues
• Provide active leadership role in meeting exceeding customer expectations in all related areas
• Utilize teamwork to develop company and department synergy
• Provide input into quoting and business development activities, such as pricing program management, plant capacity, etc.
• Direct engineering department process improvements and corrective actions
• Provide leadership essential to maintaining safety as a fundamental priority in department-based activities
• Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary training tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the work area

Managerial Responsibilities -----------------------------

• Provide key input into the development of the corporate and department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurable to support corporate and department business plan goals
• Develop and drive the development of departmental strategic goals and identify and track key measurable to support the department goals
• Track, monitor, and implement required improvement activities related to business plan goals, issues, etc.
• Assist as required corporate and department activities to achieve customer cost reductions, goals
• Develop, drive, and support corporate and department activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations, such as TS 16949, ISO 14001, etc.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate
• Oversee department-manning levels to assure compliance and improvements to the budget
• Responsible for overall coordination and communication of engineering goals
• Ensure accountability and discipline within the engineering department
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required procedures in performing daily activities and hold direct reports accountable for enforcement
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, and to verify individual usage of personal protective equipment by the entire work team

Required Skills ------------------

• Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret financial and performance data
• Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to read and write in English and to perform mathematical computations

Preferred Additional Skills & Abilities -----------------------------------------

• Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem-solving methods
• Knowledge of standard quality practices
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Required Experience ----------------------

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Engineering or Engineering cross-discipline
• Masters Degree preferred
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in an automotive, metals, assembly environment and two (2) years of management experience
• Possess knowledge of plant department functions

Posted Date ----------------

342026