Engineering Manager

L2x Talent Solutions; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Manufacturing New Product Launch Engineer to lead and mentor a team responsible for launching new parts and process changes. You will supervise tasks from design to production, ensuring on-time, cost-effective implementations while coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

Responsibilities include optimizing routings and executing labor analyses to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of part print specifications and requirements.
• Expertise in machining processes including milling, turning, and Swiss-type operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience in labor analysis, workplace study, and time study.

Responsibilities

• Lead the New Project Launch Engineering department to meet customer demand and profit margin goals.
• Oversee preparation and implementation of product launches, specification changes, and process changes.
• Define capital equipment purchases; prepare investment budgets and payback analyses.
• Manage implementation plans for new part projects and develop manufacturing work instructions.
• Create or update routings in the ERP system and drive lean manufacturing initiatives.

Job description

• Leads the New Project Launch Engineering department to meet customer demand and achieve profit margin goals.
• Oversees preparation and implementation of product launches, specification changes, and process changes.
• Defines and recommends purchase of capital equipment; prepares investment budgets and payback analyses.
• Prepares and manages implementation plans for new part projects.
• Reviews, approves, and creates manufacturing work instructions.
• Creates or updates routings in the ERP system.
• Conducts time studies and labor analyses to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Defines quality plans in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Analyzes technical requirements and specifications against internal process capabilities.
• Recommends drawing or specification changes to customers or suppliers.
• Leads resolution of production quality issues and creates rework instructions to maintain OEE.
• Manages, mentors, and coaches New Product Launch Engineers and Technicians to strengthen technical skills and team effectiveness.
• Mentors and serves as a technical resource to Manufacturing Engineers
• Provides training to production teams on key process changes.
• Provides onboarding and technical training for new Manufacturing New Product Launch Engineers.
• Manages vendor specifications and participates in technical negotiations.
• Participates in RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes to ensure technical feasibility.
• Drives lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations in support of company goals.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced problem-solving and process optimization capabilities.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills for technical and customer documentation.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including supervisory/leadership roles
• .Strong knowledge of part print specifications and requirements
• .Expertise in machining processes including: milling, turning, swis
• sKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies
• .Experience in labor analysis, workplace study, and time study