Manufacturing Process Lead — Innovation & Efficiency

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

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.