Design Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Innovation Lead

100Hires, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Elgin, IL, seeks an experienced Design Engineering Manager to lead the engineering operations at the facility. You will guide the team, oversee projects from concept to implementation, and ensure timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to improve products and processes, plus driving continuous improvement in productivity, safety, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering).
• 7+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership overseeing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product development, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with CAD software, engineering documentation, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Oversee projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Support product design, development, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to optimize operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Skills

Leadership

CAD proficiency

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering documentation

Project management tools

Job description

100Hires, Inc. in Elgin, IL, seeks an experienced Design Engineering Manager to lead the engineering operations at the facility. You will guide the team, oversee projects from concept to implementation, and ensure timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to improve products and processes, plus driving continuous improvement in productivity, safety, and cost reduction.