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Lead Engineer - Engineering Metrics & Operations

Grand Rapids💼 Full-time💰 $130,000–$130,000🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Drive initiatives to improve the effectiveness, execution, and operational rigor of the Engineering function by managing key metrics, dashboards, and cross-functional initiatives.

Role type

Lead Engineering Operations & Metrics Engineer

Builds

Engineering operating mechanisms, performance dashboards, and cross-functional improvement initiatives

Domain

Aerospace/Engineering Operations

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Engineering operations management, metrics development, cross-functional coordination, process improvement, analytical thinking, status reporting, Agile framework familiarity

Preferred skills

Lean Six Sigma, Earned Value Management, government program execution, OpenPlan/Smartsheet proficiency, aerospace industry experience

Technologies

Excel, OpenPlan, Smartsheet, MS Project

Responsibilities

Develop and analyze engineering metrics and dashboards; coordinate across engineering, program management, quality, supply chain, and finance; support departmental operations planning and execution; lead cross-functional improvement initiatives; prepare executive-ready performance reports; establish consistent business rhythms for reviews and action tracking.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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