Engineering Manager | Coopersville, MI

Salary Range: $117,000 - $166,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for leading engineering teams and driving technical excellence? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Coopersville seeking experienced Engineering Managers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Coopersville seeking Engineering Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Oversee the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and continuous process optimization.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient execution of engineering initiatives.
• Implement and maintain best practices for quality, safety, and operational efficiency within the engineering department.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through the application of lean manufacturing principles and data analysis.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and quality systems.
• Proven project management skills with a track record of on-time and on-budget delivery.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and their application in manufacturing.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Engineering Manager, Senior Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, Software Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer, Director of Engineering, Head of Engineering, Technical Lead, Engineering Lead, Manager of Software Engineering

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.