Engineering Manager
Actalent · Grand Rapids, MI · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$120k–$150k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Engineering Manager will lead and develop a team of engineers while overseeing engineering projects, design reviews, engineering changes, and process improvements. This individual will serve as the primary representative of the engineering team, ensuring projects are executed effectively and supporting the company's continued growth. The role is office‑based with standard working hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week with no overtime, and is fully onsite in Grand Rapids, MI. The team currently consists of 6 engineers within a site of 120 people, with expected growth to 10‑12 members. The environment is dynamic, offering significant growth opportunities and a chance to be a change agent within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, with expected growth to 10‑12 team members.
- Review engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation, providing feedback and guidance to the team.
- Modify and approve existing drawings and designs as needed; focus on improving and managing existing products rather than ground‑up design work.
- Track and manage engineering projects on a day‑to‑day basis to ensure timelines, priorities, and deliverables are met.
- Serve as the voice of the engineering team in cross‑functional meetings and leadership discussions.
- Become knowledgeable in company products, engineering workflows, and new product development processes.
- Support the implementation and execution of engineering changes and new product requests.
- Visit installations and customer sites to understand product performance and identify opportunities for improvement, with 10‑15% travel.
- Partner closely with Supply Chain and other functional teams to ensure effective communication and execution of engineering initiatives.
- Establish and improve documentation control, engineering change processes, and PDM standards.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve engineering efficiency as the organization grows.