Engineering Manager

Mundelein, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
The Engineering Manager will oversee the manufacturing engineering teams at our client's facility in the Northern Chicago suburbs. The Engineering Manager will work closely with the VP of the company to help align the sites to overarching strategy of the client, due to rapid growth. The ideal candidate for Engineering Manager has experience leading engineering teams and has a demonstrated track record leading projects & teams to success.
  • 15% bonus incentive based on both personal and company metrics
  • Company places strong emphasis on consistent 40-hour work weeks

About Our Client

Our client is a manufacturer of industrial machinery and equipment serving the manufacturing, mining, and warehouse space. Due to recent partnerships they've been able to effectively penetrate new markets and experience rapid growth. They've brought in a new VP to help drive the companies efforts on the manufacturing side to accommodate the growth they've sustained. The Engineering Manager will play a key role in driving those efforts.

Job Description

  • Oversee the efforts of the Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Services and New Product Development teams at IL site
  • Align leadership techniques to overarching strategy and values of the client
  • Analyze potential projects, distribute work, and provide ROI to stakeholders and board level employees
  • Support New Product Implementation through process phase and launch, and tooling development
  • Drive strategic planning initiatives and alignment between the two sites
  • Develop, monitor, and adjust budgets for areas of responsibility
  • Identify areas of improvement in the manufacturing processes to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
  • Manage ERP system including item entry, routings, rates, and Bills of Material
  • Lead the Tool and Die design and controlled processes
  • Oversee plant maintenance and facilities, implementing industry leading techniques and processes to increase equipment uptime & reliability to meet established KPI's
  • Lead manufacturing engineering activities at both sites
  • Oversee the design and maintenance of strategic initiatives
  • Direct team to provide input to product designs for manufacturability and completeness
  • Responsible for staff hiring, firing and training



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

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
  • 10+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing
  • 3+ years of experience managing engineers
  • Background in metal stamping with large tonnages
  • Strong Lean manufacturing expertise and project management experience
  • Effective communication skills to stakeholders and upper management
  • Proven track record of continuous improvement

What's on Offer

  • Base salary between $100,000 and $120,000 depending on years of experience and interview performance
  • Bonus incentive of 10% with potential to pay out higher
  • 401k match
  • 3 weeks PTO + company holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement packages
Contact
Michael Turner
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6508149

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Mundelein
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Turner
Job Reference
JN-082024-6508149