Engineering Manager

L2x Talent Solutions; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Manufacturing New Product Launch leader in Illinois to drive launches, change management, and process improvements. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure on-time launches and optimal performance.

You will mentor staff, define quality plans, and lead cost and capacity analyses while maintaining safety and compliance across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering with supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of part print specifications and requirements.
• Machining expertise in milling and turning processes.
• Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Project Launch Engineering to meet demand and margin goals.
• Oversee launches, spec changes, and process changes.
• Define capital equipment needs; prepare investment budgets and payback analyses.
• Prepare and manage implementation plans for new part projects.
• Review and approve manufacturing work instructions and ERP routings.
• Conduct time studies and labor analyses to boost productivity.
• Define quality plans with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Mentor and coach New Product Launch Engineers and Technicians.
• Drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Time study

Technical mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

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