Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Impact Business Group
Middleville, MI
About the Job
Our client is seeking a Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to join their dynamic team. This position plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, ensuring manufacturing effectiveness, and supporting new product integration. As a key technical leader, you will oversee the Advanced Manufacturing and Operations Engineering teams and guide the acquisition and deployment of cutting-edge equipment and manufacturing processes. If you have a passion for automation, quality improvement, and leadership in a fast-paced environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and deploying manufacturing equipment, automated work cells, and assembly lines.
- Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD) to assess product requirements and ensure compatibility with manufacturing processes.
- Drive initiatives related to new product launches, manufacturing process improvements, and automation technologies.
- Oversee future state automation projects to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve overall process efficiency.
- Contribute to future plant layout planning and capacity management.
- Evaluate and determine the capital equipment needs for new projects, ensuring proper project process flows.
- Manage annual capital budgeting and secure funding for future projects.
- Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and deadlines are met.
- Create and implement processes for equipment acquisition, validation, factory acceptance testing, and process repeatability.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of engineering management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- 7-10 years if project management experience in custom automation equipment deployment, from concept to completion.
- Experience in capital equipment budgeting and project funding.
- Experience automating manual manufacturing processes to reduce labor, improve quality, and increase throughput.
- Strong technical knowledge in areas such as welding (manual and robotic), assembly, material handling automation, and sheet metal processing.
- Ability to read prints and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances.
- Solid understanding of mechanical and hydraulic operating systems.
- Expertise in software tools like Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and AutoCAD
Titles Encouraged to Apply:
- Automation Engineering Manager
- Industrial Engineering Manager
- Plant Engineering Manager
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager
- Director of Manufacturing Engineering
- Advanced Process Engineering Manager
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a team and make a lasting impact on the future of manufacturing technology. Apply today to bring your expertise to the next level!
Contract positions
Will be employed and paid hourly by iMPact Business Group. Benefits (medical, dental & vision) are available after 90 days of employment.
Permanent placed employees
Paid by and qualify for benefits in accordance with the policies of the hiring company.
Submit your resume today to be considered for this position. A recruiter will review within a business day or two and will reach back out to you if they would like to discuss next steps.
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