ENGINEERING MANAGER

Location: Walker, MI (3710 Northridge Dr NW)

Status: Permanent, Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

Experience/Seniority: Manager/Supervisor

Regular Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days (6am - 4pm) and Fridays only as needed/required

Remote Status: In-Office; this position is not open to remote work and you must be able to regularly commute to our location in Walker, MI.

SUMMARY

Gen3 Interconnect is an engineering, manufacturing and supply chain solution provider. Our facility is in the Grand Rapids area with a primary focus on wiring harnesses serving primarily the marine and defense industries. While this company is a start-up, it is part of a larger portfolio of businesses with a strong support network and a proven track record of success in several markets. We are looking for people that are passionate, innovative, and driven to consistently do whatever it takes to make our customers succeed.

The Engineering Manager completes the definition of complex projects, selecting sources and monitoring results. Performs complex processes and technical support to production, marketing, sales, and/or other departments. Completes complex projects and performs project organization, definition, planning, implementation and control. Establishes and prepares technical standards and completes complex technology design theory and procedures. While creating and leading an Engineering Team with passion to exceed our customers’ expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and assist in establishing manufacturing controls built to comply with all quality standards with the most efficient methods possible.
• Create/Lead in the development of Manufacturing Documentation, Fixtures, Tooling and Equipment to ensure efficiency and repeatability for the manufacturing team.
• Hold engineering team accountable to responsibilities and duties
• Develop and implement new processes and equipment
• Be a key stakeholder in all Lean Manufacturing efforts
• Propose alternate methods of manufacturing while providing data to support proposals and create planning documents.
• Prepare reports for management on the status of manufacturing engineering projects,
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Interface with customer engineers on design and process improvements.
• Evaluate engineering changes for labor, material, and tooling and equipment impact.
• Successfully define workflows, jobs, and reporting relationships to obtain optimum effectiveness.
• Impact decisions on business operations that have a moderate to high level of impact.
• Develop departmental budgets and business plans for functional area.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in methods or procedures in own area of responsibility.
• Identifies resource needs and develop justification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
• Willing to travel to various business locations to ensure a thorough understanding of our products, processes and facilities.
• Any other task needed to support the mission of the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability and Analysis: Ability to read and understand budgets, forecasts, production schedules and act on the data.
• Humility: Ability to honestly and openly communicate any mistakes or mishaps made and have the ability to learn from them.
• Organization: Ability to simplify processes, organize tasks, data, and files to help improve the overall efficiency of the department.
• Communication: Able to interact professionally with colleagues, clients, and company personnel, able to clearly and effectively communicate information both orally and in writing.
• Training: Able to clearly document company procedures and policies and train staff and employees on these company procedures and policies

Ability to carry out job responsibilities while fully embracing the Simplified Investments Core Values:

• Stab from the Front: We are respectful in the way that we hold one another accountable; no games, no hidden agendas.
• Problem Solvers: We value smart people who attack problems head-on and with confidence.
• Culture is Everything: We are authentic and intentional in the way we work and play; being stodgy has no place here.
• Resiliency: We thrive on change and growth; we pivot when we need to and re-group quickly.
• Humility Reigns: Whether engaging with our teams, customers or partners we approach it with the heart of a servant; we are go-givers that believe in creating space for people to grow.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Experience: Minimum 7 years' experience, preferred
  
• Industry: Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing, preferred
• Knowledge: IPC 610, IPC 620, J-STD-001, preferred
• Computer Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office experience, required
• Minimum 3 years’ of leadership experience, preferred
• US Citizenship Required

TEAM MEMBER PERKS:

• Competitive Market-Value Salary
• 4-Day Regular Work Week: Monday - Thursday, 10 Hour Days (5/6am-3/4pm) with Fridays as needed/required
• Generous PTO
• Observed/Paid Holidays, including the week of July 4th and the week between Christmas & New Year!
• Insurance Benefits - begin on the first day month following start-date
• 401k with Employer Match
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Open Door Policy: Come on in and share your ideas!
• Great Team & Casual Work Environment (Jeans Everyday)!

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands listed below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Normal office conditions are expected.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, regularly required to stand and walk. Employee regularly uses hands and fingers to touch, feel, handle. Employee regularly stoops, kneels, bend at the waist, and reaches. Employee is frequently required to speak and hear. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on occasion.

NEXT STEPS

• Please fill out the application (Apply for This Position button), including uploading your resume and answering a few short questions.
• Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment REQUIRED: In order to have your application considered, you must complete the assessment (5-8 mins): https://assess.predictiveindex.com/QwLxK
• Our team will review candidates and will respond via email to the candidates whom we choose to initiate further dialog.
  • Communication regarding interviewing/hiring will come from our recruiting email address with the domain “@app.bamboohr.com”. Please check junk/spam box/settings.