Engineering Manager

Prince Industries, Inc.; Carol Stream, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform service

Employee events

Job summary

Prince Industries, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team in Carol Stream, IL, overseeing project delivery on schedule and budget. The role emphasizes strategic input, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Production, and Quality.

Responsibilities include APQP, NPI, manufacturing engineering oversight, and coaching the team to meet company goals while ensuring customer and supplier engineering support.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering
• Solid background in CNC machining (Turning/Milling)
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Provide input to strategic decisions affecting the functional area of responsibility.
• Lead or supervise continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee Estimating, PDM (part data management), NPI (new product introduction), Manufacturing Engineering (NC programming, work holding development).
• Manage APQP, ECR/ PCN and New product launch.
• Interact daily with Sales, Production, & Quality personnel.
• Attend MRB meetings.
• Coach and develop the engineering team with company goals and guidelines in mind.
• Provide engineering support to customers and suppliers.
• Evaluate direct reports, creates & executes training and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CAD SolidWorks

GD&T

CNC Machining

MRP software

Communication

Multitasking

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Partmaker

Mastercam

MS Office

Adobe

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager manages all engineering activities within the department including supervision of the engineering team. The Engineering Manager implements and maintains overall engineering objectives and initiatives. This role oversees a robust project management process and delivery timelines to keep projects on schedule and on budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• May give input into developing the budget.
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• Leads or supervises continuous improvement activities.
• Has overall responsibility for Estimating, PDM (part data management), NPI (new product introduction), Manufacturing Engineering (NC programming, work holding development).
• Manages APQP, ECR/ PCN and New product launch.
• Interacts daily with Sales, Production, & Quality personnel.
• Attends MRB meetings.
• Coaches and develops the engineering team with company goals and guidelines in mind.
• Provides engineering support to customers and suppliers.
• Evaluates direct reports, creates & executes training and development plans.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Excellent attention to details & well organized.
• Ability to multitask & manage multiple projects.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks).
• Computer literate (MS Office, Adobe, email).
• Knowledge of CAM (Partmaker/Mastercam) & CNC programing.
• High proficiency in blueprint reading including GD&T and inspection techniques.
• Experience with MRP software.
• Must possess knowledge of materials (machinability).
• Familiarity with various plating & heat-treating processes.
• Independent & willing to take initiative.
• Strong work ethic & highly motivated.
• Must follow all safety rules.

Education & Experience

• BS in Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering
• Solid background in CNC machining (Turning/Milling)
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage.
• Dental PPO Insurance
• Vision PPO Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options toadd onadditionallife insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
• Personal Retirement Advisor
• Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
• Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
• Uniform Rental Service
• Employee Events

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster https://www.eeoc.gov/

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