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BrainWorks

Engineering Manager

detroit, MI

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BrainWorks lists this Engineering Manager opportunity in detroit, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

BrainWorks Search is partnered with a leading automotive manufacturer outside of Detroit seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its engineering team. This role will provide technical and people leadership within a fast-paced die-casting manufacturing environment, with responsibility for team development, engineering activities, and supporting current and future programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team that includes Manufacturing Engineers and Program Management resources

Provide hands-on technical leadership across manufacturing operations

Coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent while building a strong, accountable team

Drive manufacturing performance, equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and problem resolution

Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Tooling, and other functions to address production challenges

Support quoting activities, job justification, capacity analysis, and planning for new and existing business

Evaluate manufacturing requirements for new programs and support successful program launches

Drive root-cause problem solving and long-term corrective actions for recurring manufacturing issues

Support improvements in plant efficiency, equipment performance, quality, and OEE

Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and provide technical guidance to the engineering organization

Qualifications

Significant engineering experience within automotive manufacturing

Die-casting experience required

Previous engineering leadership or management experience with a demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and develop teams

Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and plant-floor operations

Experience supporting quoting, capacity planning, job justification, and new business/program launches

Compensation

Base salary: $120,000–$150,000 + bonus

100% company paid employee benefits

Relocation assistance

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Worksite address

detroit, MI, 48228, US

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