Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Sterling Heights area,Michigan USA,Manufacturing / Production

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Are you looking to lead manufacturing engineering initiatives within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence? This opportunity as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager offers the chance to oversee manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams while driving process optimization, capital projects, safety initiatives, and advanced manufacturing strategies. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in high-performance production environments and enjoys improving efficiency, quality, and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities:

Create and drive continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing processes, automation, equipment, and operational technology
Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
Oversee manufacturing capital projects to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations
Serve as the subject-matter expert for assembly processes, controls, traceability systems, torque management, poke-yokes, and end-of-line testing
Support new business quoting and feasibility activities by identifying process, equipment, and manpower requirements
Manage departmental capital expenditures and tooling/equipment budgets
Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing engineering procedures, standards, work instructions, and business operating system documentation
Lead APQP manufacturing engineering deliverables and support product development milestones and launch activities
Support and maintain compliance with IATF
16949:2016 and ISO
14001:2015 standards
Partner with purchasing and vendors to develop strategic supplier relationships for equipment, facility, and service support
Participate in safety initiatives, workplace inspections, accident investigations, and continuous improvement safety programs
Monitor and report department KPIs while implementing corrective and preventive actions for ongoing improvement
Support operational leadership reviews, budgeting processes, and long-term manufacturing strategy initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing or related manufacturing environments
3+ years of experience managing engineering and maintenance personnel
Strong background in manufacturing processes, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience managing manufacturing capital projects and departmental budgets
Knowledge of APQP processes and manufacturing launch activities
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Experience with manufacturing quality systems and operational KPI management

Preferred Experience:

Experience with assembly processes and controls in automotive or advanced manufacturing environments
Background with traceability systems, torque control systems, and poka-yoke/error-proofing processes
Experience supporting IATF
16949 and ISO
14001 compliance initiatives
Experience leading lean manufacturing, safety, or 5S initiatives
Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and process optimization

Benefits:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(K)
Paid Time Off

Salary: $100K-$120K