Manufacturing Engineering Leader

LHH US; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k)

PTO 80 hours

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH US in Illinois is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations within a growing manufacturing environment. This hands-on leader will drive product development, manufacturing support, and process optimization while bridging engineering and operations for efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in manufacturing, and proven leadership of engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD software and engineering documentation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of design, manufacturing, and process engineers.
• Oversee engineering projects from concept through production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Ensure engineering designs, drawings, and documentation support efficient manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve technical challenges and improve production performance.
• Manage engineering change activities and configuration control processes.
• Support process planning, production readiness, and manufacturing execution.
• Evaluate new projects for technical feasibility and manufacturing capability.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality systems.

Skills

Leadership

Machining

CAD software

Manufacturing processes

Engineering documentation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

LHH US in Illinois is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations within a growing manufacturing environment. This hands-on leader will drive product development, manufacturing support, and process optimization while bridging engineering and operations for efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in manufacturing, and proven leadership of engineering teams.