Design Engineering Manager

Client

Our client is well established, well-respected, privately owned leader in the material handling industry. The company is a proven, stable company with a track record of year-over-year growth.

They are committed to creating innovative solutions that help their customers worldwide.

Culture

Our client's core values include doing the right thing, being accountable, the pursuance of excellence, putting others before yourself, and demonstrating grit, passion, and perseverance.

Summary

Our client is looking for a seasoned and collaborative Design Engineering Manager with Metal Fabrication experience to lead a team of 3-4 to improve existing product designs, help develop new designs, and support cross-functional teams, such as manufacturing, purchasing, and marketing, as needed.

Location

Bay City, MI area

Relocation Benefits are available

Must currently reside in the U.S.

Compensation

Competitive annual earnings comprised of base salary, an attractive bonus structure, defined benefits contribution, and generous PTO

Primary Responsibilities

• Management of the Engineering Department / New Product Development Team
• Hands-on design & development of new products and concepts
• Develop and coordinate department training
• Lead budgeting activity for the Engineering Department.
• Identify and adjust personnel & capital / tool needs
• Support Sales & Quality teams in identifying & resolving product issues as well as supporting product improvements with customers as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (BSME preferred)
• 7+ years of Product Design experience with an established skillset of new Product Development, efficiency improvements, and implementing / launching designs and solutions
• 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Supervisor or Manager with at least 2 Engineers as Direct Reports.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience
• Experience in and knowledge of Metals Manufacturing processes (including metal cutting, bending, welding, roll-forming, stamping, and / or casting)
• Strong experience with developing and improving manufacturing assembly processes and equipment
• Demonstrated experience with rapid product concept development
• Experience with Solidworks is preferred
• ERP experience
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work within cross-functional teams, as well as the ability to self-prioritize and work independently
• The ability and desire to fully understand our products and our customers’ applications
• Significant experience, and demonstrated proficiency, in designing products for manufacturing. Including small batch size, as well as repetitive, higher volume runs
• Demonstrated ability to use analytical techniques to determine functional and design requirements for new or existing designs
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with, and work effectively with, people at all levels of an organization (vendors and customers), teamwork, and planning skills
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet all required deadlines
24 days ago