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 leader to drive launches, process changes, and capital budgeting for new parts. You will oversee work instructions, ERP routings, and quality plans in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams, mentoring engineers and technicians.

You will lead lean initiatives, conduct time studies, and manage multiple projects and priorities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of part print specifications and requirements.
• Experience with machining processes (milling, turning).
• Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Labor analysis, time study and workplace study experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the New Project Launch Engineering department to meet customer demand and profit goals.
• Oversee preparation and implementation of product launches, specification changes, and process changes.
• Define and recommend capital equipment purchases and prepare budgets and payback analyses.
• Prepare and manage implementation plans for new part projects.
• Review and create manufacturing work instructions and ERP routings.
• Conduct time studies to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Define quality plans with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Provide training and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Time study

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Documentation

Tools

ERP system

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