Engineering Manager

Company: The Planet Group
Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan, US
Type: Contract
Posted: Aug 31, 2026
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An Engineering Manager responsible for leading the engineering execution of customer-ordered and internal-use machines. This role oversees budgets and schedules, coordinates internal and external engineering resources, guides technical design decisions across mechanical, controls, and software disciplines, and supports manufacturing through build/runoff. The Engineering Manager also interfaces with customers and sister companies to ensure consistent standards, concepts, and technology.

Required:

  • Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent applied engineering experience.
  • Seven years minimum experience in design application and engineering management in the metal cutting machine tool industry.
  • Must be a team-oriented person with the ability and desire to monitor, motivate, and train staff members.
  • Ability to multitask effectively and execute multiple projects and assignments at various stages.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills internally and with Customers.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to leverage previous experience.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and control budget, scheduling of mechanical, controls and software designs of all components and systems for customer ordered as well as internal use machines.
  • Coordinate and balance workload using both internal and external resources to complete scheduled engineering activities as required.
  • Select, train, develop and motivate a staff that meets or exceeds performance expectations.
  • Coordinate and review project design decisions with staff engineers and management.
  • Analyze, recommend, and/or develop new concepts, standards, and technology for higher quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Maintain contact with Company sister companies to ensure consistency with concepts, standards, and technology.
  • Monitor and coordinate actions with problem resolutions in engineering to ensure departmental awareness and corrective designs are implemented.
  • Monitor engineering activities through the build phase of each project, working with manufacturing and using all engineering resources necessary to support the build and runoff of machines.
  • Maintain customer contact through meetings and presentations.
  • Work closely with process development and tooling departments as well as supporting their activities with any required engineering services.
  • Support after market activities, providing details on what needs to be quoted when input is required.
  • Support proposals activities, providing estimates for engineering hours and hardware needed.
  • Gather and maintain engineering tools such as software licenses, lab equipment, etc.
Pay: $130K - $140K DOE

At The Planet Group, we connect Manufacturing experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries--giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.


About the Company

Name: The Planet Group
Location: United States

The Planet Group is a company that provides staffing and recruitment services. It offers a wide range of job opportunities across various categories such as Engineering, Marketing, IT, and more. The company operates primarily in the United States and Canada, with a focus on connecting talent with employers in various industries.

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