Manufacturing Engineering Manager Cross-Functional Team

LaSalle Network; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Disability and AD&D insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity to shape patented product

Job summary

LaSalle Network is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering team for a renowned manufacturing partner specializing in modular and custom retail displays. You will mentor engineers, translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee BOM integrity, CAD/Vault data, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure on-time, on-budget execution of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in wood, metal, or mixed-materials manufacturing.
• Knowledge of materials and fabrication processes (wood, metal, plastics, etc.).
• Advanced 3D CAD software skills (Autodesk Inventor & Vault).
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and ERP/PDM data structures.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead teams.
• Proven track record managing cost, quality, and schedule.
• Strong communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional Engineering team, including design engineers, estimators and project managers.
• Drive optimization of custom and standard fixtures to meet client requirements and cost targets.
• Oversee development and continuous improvement of the company's patented 3" pin-system product lines.
• Translate customer specifications into detailed, manufacturable engineering solutions, maintaining BOM accuracy and CAD/Vault data integrity.
• Coordinate closely with Design/Sales, Production and Purchasing to ensure seamless handoff from concept to production.
• Support new product introductions handed off from New Product Development.
• Facilitate regular project reviews and status updates with senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks and resource needs.
• Ensure fit, form and function, accurate tolerances, material selection, manufacturability, safety compliance and cost-effectiveness across all deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Client-facing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

ERP system

Job description

LaSalle Network is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering team for a renowned manufacturing partner specializing in modular and custom retail displays. You will mentor engineers, translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee BOM integrity, CAD/Vault data, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure on-time, on-budget execution of