Head of Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

Manpower, Inc.; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility 10%

Vacation 3-4 weeks

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Manager for a custom manufacturing organization. You will lead the engineering team, own the design process, and ensure safety, code-compliance, and timely delivery in a configured-to-order environment.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing or custom fabrication, including 3+ years leading a design team, with proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PDM/PLM. A Master’s degree or PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering required.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or custom fabrication.
• 3+ years leading an engineering or design team in mechanical systems or metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring strong performance and continuous improvement.
• Own the engineering design process by reviewing drawings, calculations, and specifications to meet customer requirements and standards.
• Ensure engineering output is safe, accurate, code-compliant (ASME BPVC VIII and ASME B31.3) and on schedule in a custom engineered-to-order environment.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure designs are manufacturable and can be fabricated/assembled efficiently.
• Support Sales and customers with technical proposals, feasibility input, and representation in stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial/Engineering

Master’s or PE license (plus)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM/PLM

Job description

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Manager for a custom manufacturing organization. You will lead the engineering team, own the design process, and ensure safety, code-compliance, and timely delivery in a configured-to-order environment.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing or custom fabrication, including 3+ years leading a design team, with proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PDM/PLM. A Master’s degree or PE license is a plus.