Industrial Engineering Manager

Consumers Energy•Multiple Locations, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Manager of Engineering is responsible for overseeing the work of an engineering team . Acts as a liaison between the engineering team and upper management, providing regular updates on project status and ensuring that everyone is on the same page with regards to goals, objectives, and other important details. The Manager of Engineering will work closely with other departments, such as operations, marketing, etc., to ensure the engineering team is meeting the needs of the Consumers Energy. Works cross functionally with other Mangers of Engineering to develop and implement new processes or procedures within the engineering department to include creating training programs for new hires, updating existing training materials, and creating systems for tracking projects, tasks, etc.

Requirements

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Managing one's own time and the time of others
Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs
Ability to effectively manage a project
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license (Required)
4 - 7 years in Experience with successful delivery of engineering projects (Required)

Responsibilities

Ensure that all engineering activities are conducted in compliance with company policies and procedures
Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of employees engaged in the design, development, testing, and manufacture of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or software components, systems, and products
Review and approve project proposals, plans, and designs to ensure feasibility and conformance with customer requirements and company standards
Prepare reports and presentations for upper management, shareholders, and/or other stakeholders as needed
Stay abreast of new technologies and developments in the engineering field to ensure that the company remains at the forefront of the industry
Serve as the engineering point of contact of specified area for assigned projects, programs, and/or products.
Oversee all aspects of assigned engineering projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and technical performance requirements
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers, partners, and supplier.
And provide leadership and mentorship for a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff
Investigate root causes of customer complaints and product failures, and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary