What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineering Manager position at Consumers Energy?
Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.
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
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What We Offer
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.
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
- 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
- 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)
- 4 - 7 years in Experience with successful delivery of engineering projects (Required)
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 13 paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance Program
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.