Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor — Lean & Automation

DESTACO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in automation and workholding solutions. The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor oversees CNC programming, process development, maintenance, capital expenditure, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Based in Wheeling, IL, the role leads and develops programmers and engineers, driving cost reduction, quality improvements, and throughput through optimized machining and processes. Emphasis on safety and lean practices across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing engineering with maintenance.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (lean, Kaizen, 6S).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CNC programming, process development, and maintenance.
• Lead and develop manufacturing engineers and project engineers.
• Drive cost reduction, quality improvements, and throughput gains through optimization.
• Implement and standardize best practices and lean initiatives across the plant.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and quality to ensure safe, compliant production.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in automation and workholding solutions. The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor oversees CNC programming, process development, maintenance, capital expenditure, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Based in Wheeling, IL, the role leads and develops programmers and engineers, driving cost reduction, quality improvements, and throughput through optimized machining and processes. Emphasis on safety and lean practices across the site.