Director of Engineering - Apex Placement & Consulting : Job Details

Are you a seasoned manufacturing leader looking for the next move in your career? Then we have the perfect job for you!

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in New Troy, MI looking to add an Engineering Director to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to manage all personnel within the Engineering, Automation and Maintenance departments. Think this sounds like you? Keep reading to find out more!

What's in it for you:

• 1st shift opportunity
• Competitive salary
• Direct Hire position - you'll be hired on directly with our client!
• Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K
• Paid vacation

What your day will look like:

• Oversee and coordinate all activities and personnel related to Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance.
• Prioritize and organize daily tasks and responsibilities for Engineering, Automation, and Maintenance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all associated departments.
• Plan and oversee all new launch activities pertaining to Engineering.
• Manage labor utilization rates and percentages.
• Collaborate and communicate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Develop comprehensive plans, processes, and procedures for the Engineering and Automation teams.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience as leader in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methods
• Experience in Automation, Machining and Maintenance
• Project implementation skills
• Demonstrated leadership qualities in a high-volume automotive Engineering, Automation and Maintenance departments

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we're excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply