Engineering Manager

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to be:

· Provide leadership, and direct and manage engineering operations to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction. Maintains accurate records of active job openings and received applications; manages internal and external job postings.

· Direct engineering department process improvements and corrective actions.

· Provide leadership essential to maintaining safety as a fundamental priority in department-based activities.

This full-time, salary role is a part of our Engineering team and reports to the Plant Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in Engineering or Engineering cross discipline. Master’s Degree preferred.

· Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in an automotive/metals/assembly environment, and two (2) years of management experience. Demonstrate an established record of approachability, confidentiality and ability to problem solve in addressing HR functions with a strong understanding of business operations.

· Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Plymouth plant in Plymouth, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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