Engineering Manager
Disher
Grand Rapids, MI · Posted August 11, 2026
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Where Grand Rapids, MI ranks
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November 2026
- #9Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes57 jobs · of 36
- #11Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest57 jobs · of 51
- #12Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes17% · of 39
- #12Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes99 openings · of 48
- #15Best college towns for junior jobs in the Great Lakes37% · of 39
- #15Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree17% · of 100
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Pay compared with the market
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About the job
Engineering Manager - Grand Rapids, MI DISHER is currently partnering with a local coating company on their need for an experienced driven Engineering Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for team development, driving continuous improvement, and leading the launch of several key project initiatives.
What it's like to work here: This is a family-value based company who celebrates their employees by providing a flexible and fun work environment. They are privately owned and are in a current growth mode. They offer flexibility when life happens and employees understand how they affect the bottom-line.
What you'll get to do:
Lead strategic direction and vision of the manufacturing processes for the organization (new opportunities, equipment selection, process inputs) through new technologies, processes and techniques
Develop and implement automation projects to reduce direct labor costs
Drive continuous improvement culture within the manufacturing and technical teams through the use of key performance indicators to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Collect, organize, utilize, and analyze data within and around the manufacturing process to aid in variation reduction, problem solving and continuous improvements
Utilize ERP/MPR systems (Plex) as well as other statistical and data analysis tools
Ensure performance accountability through mentoring, coaching, and performance review/feedback of engineering staff
Responsible for environmental and hazardous waste compliance
Communicate and consult with customers in the areas of engineering, quality, and business
Lead project management activities for quotation and launch new business
Responsible for the maintenance department and resources to ensure the facility and production equipment meets or exceeds regulatory, business, and operational requirements
Key contributor and member of the safety committee. Responsible for execution and accountability of the safety systems (policies, procedures, and forms) for the departments responsible for.
What will make you successful:
Bachelor's degree required in engineering or technical related field of study.
Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience with 5 in as an engineering manager
Previous experience with leading and implementing automation projects
Strong experience and use of ERP/MRP software, Microsoft office and CAD, Minitab
Experience leading DOE projects, SPC analysis, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives
Has good written and oral communication, inter-personal and conflict resolution skills
Previous experience mentoring, coaching, and building collaborative teams
Strong working knowledge and use of mathematical, reasoning and in-depth problem solving skills
Knowledgeable interpreting financial statements and budgets
Previous experience working in an ISO 9001 or other regulated environment