Engineering Supervisor | Injection Molding

Elk Grove Village, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
The Engineering Manager will lead engineering activities, driving operational efficiency and maintaining high standards of quality across manufacturing processes. This position requires strong injection molding expertise and a proven ability to enhance performance in a fast-paced environment.
  • Medical, dental, and vision are fully paid for
  • Company has a steady client base, good job security

About Our Client

Our client serves as a single-source provider of high-quality, complex plastic molding and assemblies for the automotive, transportation, and consumer goods industries, supporting nationally recognized brands. They offer a welcoming work environment, strong team collaboration, and the opportunity to develop a stable, long-term career within a growing industry.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting production operations
  • Support injection molding process performance, operational readiness, and engineering execution
  • Drive tooling validation, first shot activities, troubleshooting, and process improvement efforts
  • Improve engineering structure, documentation, accountability, and cross functional communication
  • Partner with tooling suppliers, operations, quality, and leadership teams to support production readiness
  • Support expansion activities tied to new equipment, new programs, and increased production demand
  • Help strengthen systems tied to APQP, PPAP, engineering changes, and customer requirements
  • Support a culture focused on urgency, execution, and continuous improvement



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

  • Strong hands on injection molding manufacturing experience
  • Manufacturing engineering leadership experience
  • Tooling validation, mold launch, and process troubleshooting capability
  • Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, IATF, and structured manufacturing systems
  • Comfortable leading inside fast paced production environments during periods of growth and change
  • Strong floor presence and ability to work cross functionally with operations and engineering teams
  • Engineering degree preferred, but strong equivalent experience will absolutely be considered

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 USD.
  • Medical, dental, and vision are fully paid for and PTO
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
Contact
George Sherlock
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7036078

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Elk Grove Village
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Sherlock
Job Reference
JN-062026-7036078