Posted 3w ago

Manufacturing Engineering Manager- Panels

@ Plascore
Zeeland, Michigan, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Team Leadership, Project Management, Process Management
Requirements Summary:Lead and manage engineering operations; project execution; cross-functional collaboration to support manufacturing and product innovation; oversee quality assurance and compliance.
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Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing engineering operations, including project execution, technical development, and cross-functional collaboration to support manufacturing and product innovation. Oversees quality assurance, compliance, and strategic planning while fostering team development and continuous improvement across processes, equipment, and systems.



 



Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM



 



 



Key Responsibilities:




  • Team Leadership & Management

    • Manage and delegate tasks within the engineering team, ensuring balanced workloads.

    • Set direction for technical and maintenance teams.

    • Utilize each engineer in projects and tasks that match their strengths.

    • Coordinate development and camaraderie across departments.

    • Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.



  • Project & Process Management

    • Plan, coordinate, and manage engineering projects to achieve goals and meet deadlines.

    • Monitor progress against schedules and budgets; allocate resources as needed.

    • Manage capital projects and lead R&D initiatives for new products and processes.

    • Support continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and performance.



  • Technical Development & Innovation

    • Develop equipment and systems to support manufacturing processes.

    • Participate in product, process, equipment, and method improvements.

    • Ensure preventative maintenance plans are in place.



  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Collaborate with production, quality, purchasing, and sales teams to maintain supply and launch new products.

    • Serve as the technical expert on supply and production issues.

    • Handle internal and external inquiries professionally.



  • Quality Assurance & Compliance

    • Act as, or delegates ISO 9000 and AS9100 management representative

    • Assess product specifications and ensure alignment with customer requirements.

    • Maintain documentation and control procedures.

    • Liaise with customer auditors and ensure corrective actions, compliance and follow up.

    • Support compliance with government standards and legislation.



  • Reporting & Documentation

    • Write technical and management system reports.

    • Prepare clear internal and external explanatory documents.



  • Strategic Planning & Policy Development

    • Formulate and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and systems for the business unit.

    • Establish service standards for customers or clients.



  • Training & Development

    • Identify and deliver relevant quality-related training.

    • Identify and provide career development and training opportunities to engineering team.

    • Train Production Operators on process or machine specifications.



  • Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.



 



Qualifications:




  • At least five years progressively more responsible experience

  • A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.



 



Additional Requirements:




  • Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).