Engineering Manager

Cary, Illinois Permanent USD140,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
Opportunity to play an instrumental leadership role with a highly reputable manufacturer. This position allows full autonomy to build out an NPI Engineering team & has extensive room for further growth.
  • Company is due for massive expansion in the next 12 months
  • Opportunity to hand select individuals to build out NPI Engineering Department

About Our Client

My client is a well known manufacturer of metal forged, welded, machined, and assembled parts supplying heat transfers to many top brands across multiple industries. As business picks up in the next 8-12 months, they're going to need a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to head up a team working specifically on New Process Integration for new, customized solutions they're getting business for.

Job Description

  • Innovative Problem Solving: Develop creative engineering solutions to address production challenges, quality control issues, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Equipment Development: Design new machinery and upgrade existing equipment to improve production capabilities and operational efficiency.
  • Supplier Engagement: Identify and collaborate with contractors and suppliers to integrate advanced technologies and cost-effective solutions, while managing supplier relationships and ensuring data accuracy.
  • Project Leadership: Lead large-scale engineering projects, overseeing task delegation to team members, managing project budgets, and implementing innovative technologies at the facility.
  • Continuous Improvement Advocacy: Champion and define continuous improvement projects throughout production, working closely with associates to enhance processes and efficiency.
  • Cost Management Initiatives: Conceptualize and lead projects focused on reducing operational costs.
  • Process Optimization: Analyze and refine manufacturing processes for both new and existing products to meet optimal cost and quality benchmarks, including responsibilities in process engineering, industrial engineering, tooling procurement, waste reduction, and troubleshooting.
  • Lean Manufacturing Expertise: Spearhead the implementation and ongoing refinement of lean manufacturing principles, systematically identifying and eliminating waste.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (not required).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably within a precision manufacturing or final assembly environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a Managerial capacity & overseeing Manufacturing Engineers.
  • Proven project management skills with a successful track record of managing large projects from inception to completion.
  • Expertise in process engineering, equipment design, and methodologies for continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma).
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of fostering collaboration across all organizational levels.
  • Strong capabilities in project budget management and supplier/vendor relations.

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $140,000 - $160,000 depending on experience
  • Annual bonus incentive based on site performance + personal metrics
  • 401k Match
  • Health benefits through BCBS
  • Opportunities for tuition reimbursement/paid trainings
  • Company that places emphasis on promoting from within
Contact
Lucas Robinson
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6642289

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Cary
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucas Robinson
Job Reference
JN-012025-6642289