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.
Essential Duties and 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
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- 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
Education
- 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)
Experience
- 4 - 7 years in Experience with successful delivery of engineering projects (Required)
Consumers Energy
1 Energy Plz
Jackson
Michigan United States
www.consumersenergy.com
