Engineering Manager - DIRECT HIRE/PERMANENT!

Manpower Engineering has been retained by an industry leading and growing manufacturing company in Sheboygan Falls, WI on a highly visible and direct hire/permanent Engineering Manager opportunity that’s open due to a recent promotion and has very strong growth opportunities. 

Overview of the opportunity:

• The company has a very long and strong track record of success – 123 years.
• The company serves a variety of markets worldwide.
• The company does whatever it takes to make sure their customers are satisfied.
• The company remains committed to innovation and environmentally friendly products and processes.
• You’ll have very strong growth opportunities – technical and/leadership. This is just one division and the company has several others – you’ll have the opportunity to move to another division or a corporate function.
• The company has very strong retention.
• You’ll have a lot of ownership/decision making rights. Also, this is a critical role for the company and have exposure up to the senior/executive leadership team.
• You’ll have the opportunity to work under a great leader, lead a top performing team, and work for a great company that has an outstanding culture.
• You’ll lead a division where 2/3 of the company’s money comes from this division – profits from this division feed everything else.
• You’ll have the ability to make a visible impact. Also, you’ll have the freedom to execute and fail and learn.
• The company offers a very strong compensation plan (base salary plus bonus), top-notch full benefits package, and relocation assistance.

• Leadership responsibilities:
  • Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department.
  • Mentor and guide direct reports.
  • Oversee the daily workflow of the direct reports.
• Responsibilities:

• Design, research, specify factory automation, equipment and systems. Manage the process and train other engineering personnel for procurement and installation of new manufacturing processes, distribution or utility systems.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure the use of common standards and practices across the technical group.
• Drive continuous improvement and safety activities.
• Provide guidance for quote development, design standards, project management and equipment validation for the technical group.
• Actively engage in engineering activities - this is a hands-on role.
• Lead process improvement activities throughout the division, including, but is not limited to, the investigation and recommendation of materials and equipment.
• Provide leadership to ensure manufacturability of new projects as well as the appropriateness of the design for the application and making use of applying technology advancements.
• Ensure that projects are effectively managed for costs, timing and expected capabilities.
• Manage and assign resources as needed within the technical team.
• Identify and develop future talent in anticipation of future business requirements.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of engineering drawings and maintenance documentation related to equipment and systems.
• Execution of administration policies with all technical personnel.
• Assist corporate resources with facility support.
• Champion strategic corporate initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Recent 3D CAD experience. Experience with Creo and designing industrial equipment (hydraulic, servo motion, robotic system design, etc.). is each a plus.
• Project management experience – managing multiple projects to multiple deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to act as a leader and technical resource.
• Experience with direct reports is a plus. Also open those that have had indirect reports, led projects, other leadership experience, etc.
• Financial management experience (budget, preparation, expense control, capital expenditure planning, etc.) is a plus.