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Ranger Die, Inc.

Engineering Manager

Ranger Die, Inc. Coopersville, Michigan, United States · $57K–$77K/yr

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 51-200 employees

Sep 17
engineering-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Engineering Manager will lead the in-house design team, overseeing the creation and modification of progressive stamping die designs. They are responsible for scheduling workloads, ensuring project timelines are met, and maintaining effective communication between design, tooling, and production departments.

What they look for

Engineering management Die design SolidWorks 3D CAD Stamping operations Tool and die Leadership Time management Communication skills Manufacturing systems Project scheduling Team supervision

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in 3D CAD software, specifically SolidWorks, and advanced knowledge of design principles and manufacturing systems are required.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account 401k Paid time off

Full description

Ranger Die is seeking an experienced manager to lead the in-house design and engineering team in supporting both the company's tool building and stamping operations. In this role, you will supervise a small team of Die Designers who are responsible for creating and modifying designs for progressive stamping dies. As Engineering Manager, you will complete die designs as well as supervising the work of your team. Knowledge of tool and die is crucial for this role, as well as proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Distribute design & engineering workload to make best use of available resources, including individual skills.
  • Schedule work assignments to balance Designer workloads and customer commitments; ensure design work begins with sufficient time to meet the needs of tooling and production.
  • Communicate time requirements for each job to Designers; review work status updates.
  • Communicate information needed to begin a job to tooling and production.
  • Oversee the process to resolve design issues, ensuring designers work well with tooling/CNC/production.
  • Maintain good relationships with all customers.
  • Alert the Scheduler to special customer requirements for shipping dies or parts.
  • Ensure company procedures for job documentation are followed.
  • Make sure Ranger's engineering department is on the cutting edge in processes, technology, and training.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education – High school diploma or equivalent

Experience – Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering in relevant field

License(s)/Registration(s)/Certification(s) – none

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities – advanced knowledge of design principles and manufacturing systems; effective time management, leadership and communication skills

Ranger Die offers a benefit package for eligible full time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending account; 401k; and paid time off.

Must be able to pass a background check. We also conduct pre-employment physicals with drug screens. Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of the background check and physical with drug screen.

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