Manufacturing Engineering Manager (1148248)

About the Role

Our client is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their large manufacturing facility located in the Sterling, IL area. The Manager will lead a team of 4-5 direct report engineers to sustain and improve existing products and processes with a focus on plant performance, process optimization, and assembly efficiency. This role leads the identification and resolution of product, process, and design issues and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and an analytical approach toward problem solving to support a high-volume manufacturing plant.

The ideal candidate will have good technical proficiency with Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and a decent understanding of GD&T. A relocation package is available for candidates open to moving. This is an extremely reputable company and a staple of American manufacturing. They are the industry leader in their product segment with an amazing culture and a highly competitive overall compensation package.

Responsibilities

• Develop team capability, performance, and overall engineering effectiveness
• Drive proper use of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) standards to improve design clarity, manufacturability, and inspection consistency
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles in product and process improvements to reduce cost, complexity, and variation
• Collaborate with New Product Development teams to support design reviews and ensure smooth product launches
• Drive manufacturability, process stability, and product performance in high-volume production
• Support capital and tooling investments (equipment, molds, fixtures, etc.) to meet quality and capacity requirements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing) to reduce costs, scraps, and downtime while improving quality and productivity
• Perform root cause analysis using statistical methods and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Quality and Operations on product and process changes
• Support development of FMEAs, Control Plans, and process capability improvements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering — Process or Mechanical preferred
• 7+ years of engineering experience in Manufacturing
• 3+ years in a leadership position directing a team of Engineers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Strong knowledge of plastic, stamped, and machined part design and manufacturing processes
• Experience with 3D modeling
• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and delegation skills

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is offered to qualified candidates.

Pay

$130,000.00 USD Annually - $140,000.00 USD Annually