General Information
Country: USA
State: Michigan
City: Grand Rapids
Office Location: 4160 68th Street SE - - - - -
Date posted: 20-Jun-2024
Business Function: Engineering
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Description
We are hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Steelcase Wood Plant.
What you will be doing:
People-focused technical professional who provides technical direction and business guidance to the engineering and quality teams to align job duties with plant priorities.
Proactively develops and maintains a team of high-performing Engineers that provides support and service to a manufacturing plant.
Continually seeks innovative methods for improving team performance and the plant's quality and profitability.
Serves as consultant to other management and is considered the expert within the assigned area.
Monitor daily operations of the team and provides leadership for their activities, which will include production process improvements, support of manufacturing problems (supplier quality issues, customer complaints), etc.
Plan, manage and oversee the daily functions, operations and activities of the engineering team.
Provide timely and appropriate performance feedback to team members.
Who you are:
Required Skills and Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent education.
7 - 10 years engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
4 years management experience.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering technology that is applicable to manufacturing environment.
In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and production concepts.
Demonstrated project management and leadership ability.
Facilitation and negotiation skills.
Advanced level of computer skills including CAD exposure.
Must have good supervisory skills for technical development of engineers.
Able to motivate and effectively lead technical engineering personnel.
High degree of interpersonal and communication skills required to work with all levels of management.
Ability to prioritize many tasks, and to handle high-pressure situations.
Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing tools.
Why people choose to work with us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
Who we are:
Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired, and accomplish more. We design, manufacture, and partner with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions- accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, publicly traded company with fiscal year 2021 revenue of $2.6 billion
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What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply.
We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
