Manufacturing Engineering Manager

LHH; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 61,992 - 92,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Offered

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) offering

Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Manager in Mount Prospect, Illinois. This role involves championing process innovation, optimizing operations, and leading a team to achieve safety and cost management goals. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in automotive environments, along with strong skills in lean manufacturing and project management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including team leadership.
• Background in automotive manufacturing and Tier I supplier environments.
• Hands-on experience with DOE in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Champion process innovation and cost efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Mentor and coach engineering staff in best practices.

Skills

Continuous improvement frameworks

Lean manufacturing tools

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office

MRP systems

Job description

As the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, you’ll champion process innovation, cost efficiency, and seamless product launches. You’ll lead a team focused on optimizing manufacturing operations, integrating new products, and driving continuous improvement. This role is pivotal in bridging technical expertise with cross‑functional collaboration to achieve business goals in productivity, safety, and cost management.

Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $67.00/hr

Key Focus Areas

• Spearhead initiatives to improve safety, quality, and throughput using continuous improvement frameworks.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement advanced manufacturing methods and technologies.
• Drive feasibility studies and pilot programs for new processes.
• Lead the transition of new or redesigned products into production, ensuring readiness and efficiency.
• Develop strategic capital plans for equipment and tooling upgrades.
• Evaluate current equipment and tooling for upgrade opportunities.
• Lead cost‑benefit assessments and implement improvement projects.
• Mentor and coach engineering staff in best practices and data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including team leadership.
• Background in automotive manufacturing and Tier I supplier environments.
• Hands‑on experience with DOE and project management in a production setting.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing tools (Kaizen, 5S, poke yoke, one‑piece flow).
• Proven success in driving process improvements and cost reductions.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance.
• Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with MRP systems.

Benefits

• Bonus Offered
• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled