Corporate Engineering Manager (Ann Arbor)

Primary Accountability Areas

• Lead and coach a team of engineers responsible for process performance and production support
• Define departmental priorities, performance targets, and improvement roadmaps
• Build technical depth and succession capability within the engineering organization
• Act as the senior technical authority for assigned engineering disciplines
• Direct manufacturing line launches, equipment commissioning, and tool transitions
• Ensure engineering support for extended, multi‑shift and multi‑week startup activities
• Establish repeatable startup methodologies and documentation standards
• Provide escalation support for complex production or equipment issues across sites
• Identify and deploy efficiency improvement opportunities using data and root‑cause analysis
• Lead initiatives focused on:
• Yield and waste reduction
• Cycle time and throughput enhancement
• Rapid changeover and setup reduction
• Continuous improvement and Kaizen execution
• Material usage and product optimization
• Develop and maintain technical standards, work instructions, and operating guidelines
• Oversee technical planning and execution for capital projects and facility changes
• Support equipment layout, ergonomics, labor design, and performance metrics
• Manage technical evaluation and selection of equipment suppliers and service partners
• Ensure reliability, safety, and scalability are embedded into engineering solutions
• Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and leadership to align engineering priorities
• Present technical analyses, recommendations, and outcomes to senior leaders
• Support long‑term technology planning and capacity expansion strategies
• Translate complex engineering concepts into practical business decisions

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Technical Experience

• Strong background in manufacturing processes, production equipment, and facility systems
• Experience with plastics processing
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting, process stability, and reliability improvement
• Solid understanding of quality systems, cost drivers, and manufacturing economics

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to influence across functions and levels, including executive leadership
• Effective communicator with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving skills
• Track record of building engaged, high‑performing teams

Additional Considerations

• Travel up to 40-60%