Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Lead High-Volume Lean

The Judge Group; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for its Sterling, IL facility. You will lead a team of 4-5 engineers to sustain and improve existing products and processes, focusing on plant performance and assembly efficiency.

Responsibilities include driving DFA/DFM, GD&T standards, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and throughput. Ideal candidates have DFA/DFM proficiency, strong leadership skills, and a track record of solving complex manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with preference for Process or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in Manufacturing engineering roles.
• 3+ years in a leadership role directing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop team capability and engineering effectiveness.
• Drive GD&T usage to improve design clarity and manufacturability.
• Lead DFA/DFM-oriented product and process improvements to reduce cost and variation.
• Collaborate with New Product Development for design reviews and launches.
• Support capital investments to meet quality and capacity goals.
• Lead Kaizen/Lean initiatives to reduce costs and downtime while improving quality.

Skills

Leadership

DFA/DFM

GD&T

3D modeling

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

The Judge Group seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for its Sterling, IL facility. You will lead a team of 4-5 engineers to sustain and improve existing products and processes, focusing on plant performance and assembly efficiency.

Responsibilities include driving DFA/DFM, GD&T standards, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and throughput. Ideal candidates have DFA/DFM proficiency, strong leadership skills, and a track record of solving complex manufacturing