Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities to ensure optimum productivity and quality while complying with customer specifications
• Manage the overall development and administration of the Engineering Process
• Coach and develop engineering team members to foster professional growth
• Establish and review process controls, emphasizing continuous improvement and waste reduction
• Achieve product target costs and improve efficiency by identifying production problems
• Serve as a member of the plant leadership team, contributing to process flows, labor, and machine standards
• Review all proposed changes to processes, equipment, molds, and tooling for reliability and compatibility
• Support product launch strategies and maintain third-party registration to ISO/IATF standards
• Develop workflows, effective layouts, and optimized processes
• Authorize engineering change notices, process alerts, and department expenses

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry
• Strong understanding of APQP processes (FMEA, Control Plan, etc.)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and leading continuous improvement/Kaizen projects
• Proven ability to perform problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills with the ability to delegate and hold others accountable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Various developmental opportunities

About the Company

Grammer is a global partner to the automotive industry, specializing in passenger car interiors and seating systems for commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses, and trains. With more than 14,000 employees in 20 countries, we are dedicated to shaping the future of mobility through innovation and excellence.