Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor | Aurora, IL

Michael Page; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks PTO

401k plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm located in Aurora, IL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee high‑volume production lines. The role involves leading the engineering team for CNC and robotics, ensuring process efficiency, product quality, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, offering a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 along with attractive benefits including PTO and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in CNC machining, automation, and/or assembly manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing or automation engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, fixturing, robotics, and assembly system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing engineering team supporting CNC and robotics.
• Set technical priorities aligned with operational, quality, and cost goals.
• Oversee engineering talent development, performance management, and skills training.

Skills

CNC machining

Automation

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Due to exciting growth, my client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead all engineering activities that support high‑volume production lines. This role is responsible for overseeing process stability, product quality, throughput, and material efficiency while developing engineering standards and driving continuous improvement. Apply today!

My client is a well-established, but still rapidly growing manufacturer of residential & commercial building materials. Their site located near Aurora, IL is flourishing due to increased demand, and because of this expansion, they are looking to add a talented Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to their team.

Description

• Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing engineering team supporting CNC, robotics, and assembly areas.
• Set technical priorities aligned with operational, quality, and cost goals.
• Oversee engineering talent development, performance management, and skills training.
• Own process capability, efficiency, and capacity across machining and assembly assets.
• Establish and maintain standards for CNC programming, fixturing, robotic cells, and assembly processes.
• Approve and manage process changes, tooling updates, and automation improvements.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve uptime, OEE, and labor productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, scrap reduction, ergonomics, and safety.
• Support capital planning for CNC equipment, robotics, fixtures, and automation systems.
• Lead the launch of new products, fixtures, robotic programs, and assembly lines.
• Ensure smooth implementation of automation upgrades and manufacturing system enhancements.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in CNC machining, automation, and/or assembly manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing or automation engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, fixturing, robotics, and assembly system design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-shift, high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Effective communicator skilled at leading cross-functional collaboration.
• CNC routing or machining of plastics, wood‑plastic composites, or similar materials.
• Robotic assembly cells and automated fastening systems.
• Lean manufacturing, industrial engineering, and line balancing.
• Automation integration and capital project leadership.

Job Offer

• Base salary $100,000 - $120,000 depending on experience level
• 3 Weeks PTO + 1 week sick time
• 401k plan with employer match

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