Automotive Manufacturing Engineer Manager

DescriptionStaff Management | SMX is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Regional Engineer to oversee engineering operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective planning, execution, and optimization of engineering projects, as well as providing technical support to our clients and teams within the region. Send over your resume to a RPS Recruiter at [email protected] or [email protected] and let us get you started todayPerks & Benefits Weekly paychecks Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options Medical / Dental Insurance 401k Paid Time Off $97.5k - $110K Employment Type & Shifts Full Time Direct Hire Long Term 1st Shift Job Responsibilities Provides overall direction to the regional manufacturing engineering function by guiding and coaching engineering projects, setting priorities, delegating workload, and developing policies and procedures consistent with the company's standards.Identifies competitive advantages and technological trends for the benefit of a company.Develop manufacturing engineering and technical talent across regions, driving value to the individual and the organization.This role will be managing Technical Centers of Excellence (COEs) in North America. This leader needs to assess where resources are needed and expand/reduce these centers as business requires.From design conceptualization to mass production, the Director of Engineering and his team will work closely with the Sales and Product Development as well as factories to support process development for Build to Specs and Design-In opportunities.The incumbent will also be responsible for OTD Tooling & Tooling Qualification, automation, molds, and equipment within the region. He/She will also support building a strong pipeline of new business opportunities/ NPI.Lead the technical team to support the entire group's manufacturing technical innovation strategy aligned with regional growth objectives.Work very closely with the various stakeholders to develop "green" tooling.Responsible for product patent protection, and product development. REQUIREMENTS:Possesses a strong Mechanical Engineering and Operations background.Practitioner-level lean/continuous improvement backgroundStrong background in tooling, precision engineering, stamping, molding, plating, and machinery.Experience in driving innovation within the automation industryKnowledge of innovation in advanced manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printingAutomotive experience is essential. Ideally, this candidate should have had exposure to powertrain, "under-the-hood" harsh environment within the automotive sector. A mobility electrification background would be a major plus.Well-trained on best practices processes and procedures, structured in approach but maintaining a degree of flexibility required for the markets served.Willing to help, collaborative, and considered a source of knowledge.Demonstrated leadership experience in coaching and managing a sizeable team.Associate Requirements Bachelors Background Check Drug Test Must be at least 18 years old