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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listing for: Venteon
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Management, Quality Engineering
  • Engineering
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Management, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Metro Detroit

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager for a manufacturing company located in Metro Detroit. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering leader with a strong automotive manufacturing background and experience leading manufacturing/process engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting general assembly, welded assembly, automotive interiors, or seating systems and a track record of driving continuous improvement, managing capital projects, and developing engineering teams.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required
  • 5+ years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
  • Previous engineering leadership or management experience
  • Experience managing a team of approximately 5–10 engineers and technicians
  • Strong background in manufacturing/process engineering and continuous improvement
  • Experience with general assembly and/or welded assembly processes
  • Automotive seating or interior systems experience preferred
  • Experience managing manufacturing capital projects
  • PLEX experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of APQP, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 preferred
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing and Process Engineers and Technicians
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant
  • Manage capital equipment and manufacturing line projects within established timelines and budgets
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for final assembly processes, including safety traceability, poka-yokes, and end-of-line testing
  • Lead Manufacturing Engineering APQP activities supporting Product Development Plan gates and launch events
  • Own and maintain Manufacturing Engineering BOS processes, procedures, work instructions, standards, and documentation
  • Develop and revise departmental documentation to support manufacturing and engineering requirements
  • Support ongoing compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001:2015 standards
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to improve manufacturing performance
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