Applications/Design Manager

Rogers Group

$95K — $115K *
Clare, MI 48617In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Structural Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Strong experience with 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Applications Engineering team
  • Oversee creation of proposals, layouts, costing, and technical documentation
  • Partner with Sales, Dealers, and Customers to interpret RFQs and design optimal solutions
  • Act as a key technical resource during pre-sale and early project phases
  • Ensure all designs meet customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable codes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Installation teams
  • Manage schedules and resources to deliver projects on time
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements

Benefits

  • Work on highly customized, large-scale engineering projects
  • Collaborate with experienced, long-tenured industry experts
  • Influence the evolution of a key engineering function
  • Join a company where engineering directly impacts high-profile venues and experiences
Full Job Description
Applications Engineering Manager

StageRight - Events Division
Clare, Michigan (Onsite)

What You'll Do

As the Applications Engineering Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for turning concepts into practical, engineered solutions that drive sales and project success.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Applications Engineering team
  • Oversee creation of proposals, layouts, costing, and technical documentation
  • Partner with Sales, Dealers, and Customers to interpret RFQs and design optimal solutions
  • Act as a key technical resource during pre-sale and early project phases
  • Ensure all designs meet customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable codes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Installation teams
  • Manage schedules and resources to deliver projects on time
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements
  • Support continuous improvement in tools, workflows, and customer experience

A Unique Opportunity to Learn & Lead
  • You'll lead Applications Engineering for the Events division
  • You'll play a key role in shaping the structure, processes, and future of this growing functio

What You Bring

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Structural Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Strong experience with 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:
  • Experience with custom, large-scale engineered products
  • Familiarity with staging, structural systems, or similar industries
  • ERP system experience

Additional Details
  • Location: Clare, MI (onsite role)
  • Travel: Approximately 10%
  • Hands-on involvement in shop/lab environments, including occasional lifting

Why StageRight?
  • Work on highly customized, large-scale engineering projects
  • Collaborate with experienced, long-tenured industry experts
  • Influence the evolution of a key engineering function
  • Join a company where engineering directly impacts high-profile venues and experiences

Apply Today

If you're a hands-on engineering leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and building collaborative teams, we want to hear from you!

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF THE WORK BEING PEFORMED BY ASSOCIATES IN THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED AS NECESSARY BY THE COMPANY.

For a complete list of open positions please visit www.stageright.com/careers or www.rogersathletic.com/careers

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