Engineering Manager

L2x Talent Solutions; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions is seeking an accomplished manufacturing engineering leader to guide New Product Launch projects in Illinois. You will drive product introductions, oversee specification and process changes, and manage capital equipment decisions to meet budget and ROI goals.

You will mentor and develop New Product Launch Engineers and Technicians, lead lean manufacturing initiatives, and partner with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure on-time delivery, safety, and sustained

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of part print specifications and requirements.
• Expertise in milling, turning, and Swiss machining processes.
• Lean manufacturing, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Labor analysis, time studies, and work measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Launch Engineering to meet customer demand and profit goals.
• Oversee preparation and implementation of product launches, spec changes, and process changes.
• Define and recommend capital equipment; prepare investment budgets and payback analyses.
• Prepare and manage implementation plans for new part projects.
• Review and create manufacturing work instructions and ERP routings.
• Lead lean initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach New Product Launch Engineers and Technicians.
• Provide training on process changes to production teams.
• Ensure safety, quality, and performance metrics are met.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Time studies

Process optimization

Quality planning

ERP systems

Mentoring

Vendor management

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