Manufacturing Engineer Lead Senior

International Motors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Lead Senior to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, tooling, equipment, and production systems. This role partners with Product Engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities include leading projects from design through ramp-up, optimizing layouts and labor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of product manufacturing experience, including 1 year in a lead role.
• Master's degree with at least 3 years of product manufacturing experience, and 1 year in a lead role.
• At least 8 years in product manufacturing with 1+ year in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional manufacturing projects from business case to ramp-up.
• Develop and optimize assembly processes, layouts, and labor plans.
• Perform Make-versus-Buy, cost, throughput analyses to identify opportunities.
• Define tooling, equipment requirements, including technical specs and supplier packages.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production launches with process planning and readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, IT, and suppliers to resolve challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and reporting systems.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Process Optimization

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Line Balancing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Details

• International
• Lisle, Illinois
• Manufacturing Operations
• Contractor Converting to Employee
• 11/9/2026
• USD $109,600.00/Yr.
• USD $164,400.00/Yr.
• 60047

Position Overview

International Motors is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Lead Senior. to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, tooling, equipment, and production systems. This role partners with Product Engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional manufacturing projects from initial business case and process design through equipment installation, validation, launch, and ramp-up.
• Develop and optimize assembly processes, standard work, production-line layouts, labor plans, time standards, capacity models, and material-flow strategies.
• Conduct manufacturing feasibility, Make-versus-Buy, cost, throughput, productivity, and facility-utilization analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Define tooling, equipment, and facility requirements, including technical specifications, statements of work, and supplier bid packages.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production launches through process planning, line balancing, ergonomic assessments, build support, and readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, IT, and external suppliers to resolve complex production challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, optimize resources, and enhance overall operational performance.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, records, and reporting systems to support production performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor less-experienced engineers, and serve as a subject-matter expert in manufacturing and industrial engineering practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of product manufacturing experience. At least 1 years of lead experience.
• Master's degree and at least 3 years of product manufacturing experience. At least 1 years of lead experience.
• At least 8 years of product manufacturing experience. At least 1 years of lead experience.

Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Process Development and Optimization
• Assembly-Line Design, Balancing, and Layout Optimization
• New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Launches
• Project Management and Cross-Functional Leadership
• Manufacturing Feasibility and Make-versus-Buy Analysis
• Cost Reduction, Productivity, and Throughput Improvement
• Labor Planning, Capacity Modeling, and Time Studies
• Tooling, Equipment Specification, and Supplier Management
• Standard Work Development and Continuous Improvement
• Ergonomics, Material Flow, and Facility Utilization
• Root Cause Analysis and Complex Problem-Solving
• Data Analysis, Technical Documentation, and Performance Reporting
• Team Mentoring and Technical Leadership

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC\* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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