Engineering Manager: NPI, APQP & PM Leader

Prince Industries; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Industries is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering department, oversee project management, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will supervise the engineering team, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with Sales, Production and Quality to support customers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes CNC machining, CAM, GD&T, MRP, and NPI processes, with a strong focus on strategic input and development of team capabilities within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Solid CNC background in Turning/Milling.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and well organized.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks).
• Knowledge of CAM (Partmaker/Mastercam) & CNC programming.
• High proficiency in blueprint reading including GD&T and inspection techniques.
• Experience with MRP software.
• Knowledge of materials (machinability).
• Familiarity with plating & heat-treating processes.
• Independent and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• Leads or supervises continuous improvement activities.
• Has overall responsibility for Estimating, PDM, NPI, Manufacturing Engineering (NC programming, work holding development).
• Manages APQP, ECR/PCN and New product launch.
• Interacts daily with Sales, Production, & Quality personnel.
• 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.

Skills

Solidworks

CAM Mastercam

CNC programming

GD&T

MRP software

Blueprint reading

Materials knowledge

Plating & heat-treating

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Prince Industries is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering department, oversee project management, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will supervise the engineering team, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with Sales, Production and Quality to support customers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes CNC machining, CAM, GD&T, MRP, and NPI processes, with a strong focus on strategic input and development of team capabilities within a manufacturing environment.