Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Timken

Illinois

On-site

USD 125,000 - 155,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Timken Aurora Bearing facility seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead quality improvements, optimize systems, deliver capital projects, and mentor the engineering team.

You will partner with plant leadership to translate goals into measurable engineering outcomes, review drawings, and drive manufacturability improvements while advancing cost-reduction initiatives and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
At least five years of experience in manufacturing engineering leadership, preferably in bearings or precision components.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerancing and quality practices.
Experience with CAD/CAE software and tooling/process evaluations.
Proven project management and capital spending oversight skills.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to enhance product quality, optimize engineering systems, deliver capital projects, and ensure customer satisfaction at the Timken Aurora Bearing facility.
Translate business goals into measurable engineering objectives with plant business partners.
Manage capital projects, reviews of customer drawings, and manufacturability recommendations.
Apply CAD/CAE tools to process layouts and tooling evaluations for new products and improvements.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives and provide technical support to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CAD/CAE experience

Tolerancing & quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE software

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Benefits start on first day of employment.
401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
Paid parental leave.
Employee discounts on products and services.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead efforts to enhance product quality, optimize engineering systems, deliver capital projects, and ensure customer satisfaction at the Timken Aurora Bearing facility, while providing technical leadership and mentoring the engineering team.

Serve as a key partner in plant business planning and translate business goals into measurable engineering objectives.
Lead a team that reviews customer drawings and specifications, provides manufacturability recommendations, and manages capital projects and contractor work (machine rebuilds, utilities, etc.).
Apply CAD/CAE tools to perform analysis, develop process layouts, and evaluate tooling to support new product introductions and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with manufacturing and product engineering to define process capabilities, tolerances, cycle times, and implement process improvements.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives by evaluating and implementing alternative process approaches.
Provide technical support to internal and external customers, ensuring engineering solutions are safe, producible, and meet requirements.
Lead talent management for engineering and technical staff to retain key contributors and develop future leaders and subject‑matter experts.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
At least five years of experience in manufacturing engineering leadership, preferably in bearings or precision components.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerancing and quality practices.
Experience with CAD/CAE software and tooling/process evaluations.
Proven project management and capital spending oversight skills.

The starting pay range for this position is $125,000 to $155,000 annually and is commensurate on experience and education. This position is also eligible to participate in the company's short-term incentive program.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?