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Engineering Manager

Grand Rapids, Michigan - Posted on July 23, 2025
Published By Catherine Hamel

Trillium Professional is now seeking an Engineering Manager for direct-hire in Wyoming, MI!

Salary is up to $125K/year. Seeking an experienced and driven Engineering Manager to lead our multidisciplinary engineering team. This role will oversee the mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering functions, ensuring the successful design, development, and execution of innovative automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in industrial automation and robotics, as well as proven leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities:
-Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.
-Oversee all phases of the engineering process, from concept development through system commissioning.
-Collaborate with sales, project management, and production teams to define project scope, schedules, and deliverables.
-Ensure engineering output meets technical standards, project requirements, and customer expectations.
-Review and approve engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, and schematics.
-Drive continuous improvement initiatives in engineering workflows, tools, and design practices.
-Allocate engineering resources to projects based on timelines and priorities.
-Interface with customers during design reviews, technical discussions, and on-site support as needed.
-Support recruitment, training, and performance management within the engineering department.
-Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality procedures.

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-Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering (or related field) required.
-7+ years of engineering experience in industrial automation, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
-Experience working at an automation integrator or custom machine builder.
-Familiarity with UL, CE, and NFPA standards.
-PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus.
-Strong knowledge of custom machinery, industrial robotics, motion control, and PLC/HMI programming.
-Experience managing engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
-Proficient in engineering software tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rockwell Studio 5000).
-Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
-Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.


Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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