Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Sterling Heights, Michigan at Ajulia Executive Search

• Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26283

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 IATF16949:2016 and ISO14001:2015 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:

• Bachelors 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 IATF16949 and ISO14001 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

Ask for: Brenna

Job Id: 26283

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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