Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs15% bonus incentive based on both personal and company metricsEmphasis on work-life balance and consistent 40-hour work weeksAbout Our ClientOur client is a manufacturer of industrial machinery and equipment serving the manufacturing, mining, and warehouse space. Due to recent partnerships they've effectively been able to penetrate new markets and experience rapid growth. The client has 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 DescriptionOversee the efforts of the Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Services and New Product Development teams at IL siteAlign leadership techniques to overarching strategy and values of the clientAnalyze potential projects, distribute work, and provide ROI to stakeholders and board level employeesOversee the design and maintenance of strategic initiativesDevelop, monitor, and adjust budgets for areas of responsibilityDirect team to provide input to product designs for manufacturability and completenessDrive strategic planning initiatives and alignment between the two sitesManage ERP system including item entry, routings, rates, and Bills of Material.Lead manufacturing engineering activities at both sitesLead the Tool and Die design and controlled processesSupport New Product Implementation through process phase and launch, and tooling developmentIdentify areas we can improve our manufacturing processes to improve, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and CostOversee plant maintenance and facilities, implementing industry leading techniques and processes to increase equipment uptime & reliability to meet established KPI'sResponsible for staff hiring, firing and trainingMPI 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 ApplicantBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field requiredBackground in metal stamping with large tonnages10+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing3+ years of experience managing engineersEffective communication skills to stakeholders and upper managementStrong Lean manufacturing expertise and project management experienceProven tract record of continuous improvementWhat's on OfferBase salary between $100,000 and $120,000 depending on years of experience and interview performanceBonus incentive of 10% with potential to pay out higher401k match3 weeks PTO + company holidaysTuition reimbursement packagesContactMichael TurnerQuote job refJN-082024-6510057Job summarySectorEngineering & ManufacturingSub SectorProduction, ManufacturingIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationBuffalo GroveContract TypePermanentConsultant nameMichael TurnerJob ReferenceJN-082024-6510057