Engineering Group Manager

Engineering Group Manager – Belding, MI   DISHER is partnering with a local custom machine building company to find an organized and detail-oriented Engineering Group Manager to join their team in Belding, MI. This company serves multiple locations nationwide and continues to proudly build not only the most technologically advanced products int he industry, but committed, long-term relationships as well. They are there from start to finish, standing behind their products from the drawing board to the customer's shop floor.   What it’s like to work here: The position will engage across all functions of the company and have sole responsibility for the engineering department. The ideal candidate is interested in organizational leadership that fosters continual improvement in products, processes and people resulting in quality products delivered on time and yielding profitable results. Supporting New Business Development and meeting the needs of the Production Team are essential responsibilities. Successful employees are proactive and big picture thinkers.  What you will get to do:

Develop a high-performing team that executes the fundamentals of engineering and engineering processes.

Provide necessary resources to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables such as drawings, programs, Bill of Materials, and product manuals.

Ensure equipment is designed to meet the needs of our customers as well as applicable codes and industry safety standards.

Recommend improvements that lower costs and/or increase production.

Engage with the Production Team to solve problems during the fabrication process.

Use technology and creativity to continuously improve, quality, timeliness, and profitability.

Facilitate meetings with team members, customers, and suppliers to problem solve.

Support Sales Department on design concepts and cost estimates.

Coordinate incoming materials and fabrication schedules with Plant Management to meet deadlines.

Manage Purchasing Department to control costs, and ensure timeliness, and accuracy.

What will make you successful:

Strong organizational skills, effective communicator, emotional intelligence, and timely decision making.

Knowledge in the fundamentals of Lean Product Development and/ or Change Management

Experienced in Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Proven problem solving skills.

Exhibits trust and accountability.

Demonstrates high level of cooperation, flexibility, and versatility to help the team succeed.

Ability to help others grow and develop.