Senior Engineering Manager

DMS’ Purpose:
We are creating a culture of service. We empower others to grow, rise and give back – accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you – which brings out the best in us. As a dynamic and innovative team, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers in the automotive and non-automotive sectors. We do well so we can do good.


Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back


Job Overview: The Senior Engineering Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for directing and advancing all engineering functions at the plant level. This includes Manufacturing, Industrial, Controls, and Facilities Engineering. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, setting engineering strategies, driving innovation, and ensuring cross-functional alignment with broader operational goals. The Senior Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in plant performance, continuous improvement, and long-term capital planning.

Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
• Provide strategic direction for the engineering function aligned with business and operational goals.
• Mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing engineering team; foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Lead succession planning, organizational design, and professional development programs.
Cross-Functional Program & Project Leadership
• Oversee large-scale and complex engineering projects, including capital improvements, automation initiatives, and new product introductions.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure engineering solutions support plant KPIs.
• Develop engineering program roadmaps and facilitate cross-functional project governance.
Innovation & Process Optimization
• Champion lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize throughput.
• Lead the evaluation and deployment of new technologies, automation systems, and digital transformation efforts.
• Monitor plant-wide performance metrics and use data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
Risk, Compliance & Safety Oversight
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all relevant regulatory and safety standards.
��� Develop and enforce engineering standards and protocols to ensure reliability and risk mitigation.
• Lead safety audits and integrate engineering controls for a proactive safety culture.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital Planning
• Develop and manage the engineering department’s operational and capital budgets.
• Lead long-range planning for infrastructure upgrades, energy efficiency projects, and technology investment.
• Optimize cost performance without compromising reliability or innovation.
Vendor & Contractor Management
• Evaluate and manage relationships with contractors, OEMs, and engineering services providers.
• Lead sourcing strategies for critical engineering services and capital procurement.


Requirements:

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline required. Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
Experience
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. *
• Minimum 5 years in an engineering leadership role, preferably in high-volume or automotive sectors.
Technical & Leadership Skills
• Strong proficiency in engineering systems, reliability, maintenance practices, and automation technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and data-driven operational improvement.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Certifications
• PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.


Traits/Values:
Integrity – adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.
• Trustworthiness – Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
• Excellence – consistently being the best you can be.
• Responsible – being reliable and trustworthy.
• Accountability – being obligated and willing to accept responsibility for one’s actions.
• Dignity – behaving in accord with DMS basic principles.
• Respect – treating others as you would have them treat you.


Our Values:
Gratitude * Integrity * Fun * Teamwork * Excellence * Diversity &
Respect * Innovation * Commitment * Humility