Engineering Manager | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $111,000 - $160,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for leading engineering teams and driving technical excellence? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Mattawan seeking experienced Engineering Managers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Mattawan region seeking Engineering Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Oversee engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes, efficiency, and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership and problem-solving expertise for complex production challenges.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and R&D teams to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Manage the engineering department budget, resources, and capital equipment planning.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience of engineering teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong technical expertise in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, industrial automation).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering projects from scope definition to successful execution.
• Experience with implementing and optimizing manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and PLM systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, AI, automation) in a manufacturing context.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Engineering Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Technical Manager, Engineering Lead, Director of Engineering, Development Manager, Manager, Software Development, Senior Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering, Principal Engineering Manager

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.