Engineering Manager

DEMGY Group; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineering Manager to lead their technical team in optimizing tooling and processes in the plastics manufacturing sector. This role involves overseeing engineering activities, collaborating with customers, and developing innovative solutions to enhance product quality and efficiency. Join a collaborative and friendly work environment that values employee well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, medical insurance options, and generous leave policies. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a significant impact in the industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Personal/Sick leave benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

10 paid holidays annually

Paid vacation benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in thermoplastic injection molding and mold building.
• Strong technical background in injection mold tooling and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities including tooling design and process development.
• Collaborate with customers to optimize part designs and performance.
• Identify and implement automation solutions to improve quality and reduce costs.

Skills

Injection Mold Tooling

Thermoplastic Injection Molding

CAD Software (Solidworks preferred)

Scientific Injection Molding Principles

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Tools

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering

Plastics Technology

Equivalent Experience and Certification Training

Tools

Solidworks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Join to apply for the Engineering Manager role at DEMGY.

Are you an experienced engineer in the plastics field with a passion for developing new applications and processes?

Do you have a practical knowledge of plastic part design, injection molds, and injection molding?

About This Position

We are seeking an Engineering Manager with expertise in plastic injection molds/injection molding to lead our technical team in the development and optimization of tooling and processes, including automation solutions.

About DEMGY Chicago, LLC

Formerly known as Met2Plastic, LLC, we are a premier custom injection molder and mold builder operating in the Chicago area since 1970. We are a division of France-based DEMGY Group, a $108mm organization with 10 sites located in France, Germany, Romania, and the U.S. We serve the Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial Equipment industries. Our facility has a team of 45 people, and we are growing. Our work environment is collaborative and friendly.

About (some Of) Our Benefits

Our employees' well-being is important to us, so we offer more than just a paycheck:

• Secure your Future: 401(k) with weekly company match.
• Secure your Peace of Mind: Personal/Sick leave benefits accrue weekly and do not expire at year end.
• Secure your Health: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Platinum, Gold, and Silver Options.
• Enjoy your Free Time: 10 paid holidays annually, plus paid vacation benefits that accrue weekly and do not expire at year end.

Education And Qualifications

Strong and diverse technical background in injection mold tooling, processing, materials, manufacturing, and quality. B.S. degree in Engineering, Plastics Technology, or a combination of equivalent experience and certification training. At least 5 years of practical work experience in thermoplastic injection molding and/or injection mold building.

Job Skill Requirements

• Solid understanding of plastic part design, injection mold tooling, thermoplastic injection molding, and automation.
• Ability to effectively lead and mentor a small technical team with a servant leadership mindset.
• Ability to use CAD software for part and mold design analysis and limited part and fixture design (Solidworks experience preferred).
• Both a working knowledge of, and experience with, Scientific Injection Molding principles.
• Demonstrated good communication (written and verbal), organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated creative thinking ability to think out of the box and recommend options.
• Experience with risk analysis and problem-solving tools.
• Strong computer skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Department & New Program Development: Oversee engineering activity including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP/program management), tooling design and development, process development, and automation development.
• Collaborate with customers: Optimize part designs to meet manufacturing requirements, optimize part performance, and meet target cost requirements.
• Develop and implement tooling specifications: Design standards and qualification processes to ensure expected product quality and production output requirements.
• Identify automation opportunities: Reduce cost, improve uptime, and improve product quality; collaborate with automation service providers and internal resources to develop and implement automation solutions.
• Serve as a technical resource: Analyze existing processes; develop and implement solutions to drive improvement in product cost and product quality.
• Identify and develop new technologies: Complement/enhance Demgy Chicago offerings in metal replacement applications.
• Work with customers and internal departments: Resolve technical issues related to part design, materials, and processes.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Plastics Manufacturing