PJ Wallbank Springs, Inc. ยท 1 month ago
Engineering Leader
Port Huron, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelPJ Wallbank Springs, Inc. is a company dedicated to building precision spring assemblies for demanding products. They are seeking an Engineering Leader who will own the engineering operations, develop a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, and strategically contribute to the company's growth and vision.
AutomotiveHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Build a high-performing engineering team that drives the organization forward
Coach engineers to improve judgment, technical depth, and cross-functional effectiveness
Drive hiring, onboarding, and career growth for our team
Model our leadership traits: care about people, think like an owner, continuously learn and grow, drive for results, lead with intention, and show passion for impact
Identify recurring issues in how we design, launch, and improve products, and drive systemic, lasting solutions
Elevate engineering performance. Assure that our launches and continuous improvement execution are world-class
Make an impact through cost reduction, quality improvement, and capacity improvement, driven by engineering execution
Successfully oversee the execution of a highly complex and transformational new product launch
Own the engineering systems that make execution predictable
Improve how the team plans, executes, and delivers with clarity and speed
Align engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions so everyone is rowing in the same direction
Partner with senior leadership to connect engineering work to business priorities and measurable outcomes
Shape and implement the long-term roadmap for engineering capabilities, tools, and structure
Make engineering a true competitive advantage, not just a support function
Qualification
Required
A strong mechanical engineering foundation, with the ability to balance cost, performance, and manufacturability
Proven experience leading projects or teams. Owning results, not just managing tasks
A track record of improving systems: tools, workflows, or structures that make the team faster or better
Experience working across manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions to deliver complex products
Comfort making decisions with incomplete data and adjusting quickly as new information comes in
Clear, confident communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
A player-coach mentality. Hands-on when needed but focused on building capability in others
Preferred
Background in spring systems, powertrain, or automotive manufacturing
Experience with SolidWorks and engineering documentation (GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA)
Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, or similar product launch methods
Exposure to quoting, customer interaction, and business-level decision-making
Benefits
Healthcare
401(k) plan with a company match
Company
PJ Wallbank Springs, Inc.
As the global leader in clutch return technology, we impact millions of lives every day.
Founded in 1982
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2022 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Wallbank
Chief Executive Officer
Tracey Fletcher
Chief People Officer
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