Mechanical & Design Engineering Manager

Dynamic Manufacturing; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Dynamic Manufacturing is seeking a senior engineering leader to guide a multidisciplinary team in designing and delivering automated manufacturing solutions. You will establish standards, drive continuous improvement, and manage capital equipment projects from concept to commissioning.

The role requires expert CAD/FEA, Lean methods, robotics, and strong cross-functional collaboration across Product, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success delivering complex automation and manufacturing equipment projects.
• Experience with CAD/3D design, FEA, PLM, and metal material selection.
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proven record delivering projects through inception, design, implementation and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical design and automation.
• Set engineering standards, roadmaps, and best practices for mechanical design.
• Direct tooling, fixtures, gauges, and automated test systems design.
• Drive advanced automation including robotics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Coordinate with Controls, Software Controls, and Instrumentation to integrate systems.
• Manage capital equipment projects from concept to commissioning within scope, budget, and risk.

Skills

Automation project leadership

Multidisciplinary team leadership

CAD/3D design proficiency

FEA and structural analysis

Lean manufacturing improvement

Project management

Coordination across functions

Problem solving and decision making

Communication skills

Data analysis and presentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

FEA tools (ANSYS)

PLM systems

Industrial robotics software

Job description

Salary Range: $115,666.00 To $138,796.00 Annually

At Dynamic Manufacturing, we offer:

• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay(we pay weekly!)
• Generous Paid Time Off, and more!

Engineering & Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team of Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Designers, Design Engineers, and Technicians.
• Establish engineering standards, technical roadmaps, and best practices for mechanical design and automation.
• Direct design of tooling, fixtures, gauges, ergonomic devices, assembly equipment, and automated test systems.
• Lead advanced automation initiatives including robotics, servo motion control, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine safety.
• Collaborate with Controls, Software Controls, and Instrumentation Engineering to integrate complete manufacturing systems.
• Evaluate equipment and determine repair, redesign, rebuild, replacement, or automation strategies.
• Review and approve CAD models, drawings, engineering calculations, FEA, structural analysis, tolerance studies, and prototype validation.
• Apply DFM, DFA, PLM, material selection, GD&T, and 3D assembly simulation throughout development.
• Manage capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning while controlling scope, schedule, budget, and technical risk.
• Support new product launches and manufacturing readiness.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause problem solving.
• Mentor engineers, conduct performance reviews, hire talent, and build succession plans.
• Represent the company with customers, suppliers, and engineering partners.

Project & Operational Leadership:

• Lead multiple concurrent engineering projects from concept through implementation while managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, and technical risk.
• Coordinate engineering activities across Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, and external vendors.
• Support new product launches through equipment development, manufacturing readiness, validation, and process implementation.
• Manage supplier selection, equipment procurement, technical reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, and commissioning.
• Monitor engineering KPIs, project performance, capital expenditures, and resource utilization.
• Serve as the technical engineering representative during customer meetings, engineering reviews, and technical discussions.
• Build strong partnerships with equipment suppliers, system integrators, and engineering service providers.
• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies and recommend investments that strengthen Dynamic's engineering capabilities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated success delivering complex automation and manufacturing equipment projects.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD, 3D Design, Linear FEA, structural analysis, PLM, DFM/DFA, prototype development, and material selection (especially for metals).
• Strong project management, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Project management certifications and/or a proven record of successful delivery of projects
• Ability to demonstrate prior success in all project phases such as inception, costing, design, implementation, troubleshooting, and delivery
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical, mechanical and software engineering concepts
• Ability to make smart decisions independently, with minimal supervision while weighing multiple factors and considering different outcomes
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets, and data analysis and presentation

Education and Experience:

• 6-10 years of progressive experience in the field of Engineering and Management of Multidisciplinary Engineering Departments or automotive manufacturing
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience working in the manufacturing and/or automotive industry
• Experience with lean methodologies such as SMED, Kaizen, 5S, and Kanban
• Strong experience with industrial robotics, motion control, hydraulics, pneumatics, automated test equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gauges.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb stairs, and move throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Ability to inspect manufacturing equipment, automation systems, machinery, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and production processes on the plant floor.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry materials, tools, or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, engineering workstations, and computer-aided design (CAD) software for extended periods.
• Ability to safely access manufacturing equipment, work around moving machinery, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, and other required safety equipment.
• Ability to travel periodic to customer sites, supplier facilities, equipment manufacturers, and other Dynamic locations as business needs require.

WHY CHOOSE DYNAMIC?

Dynamic Manufacturing is a family owned and operated organization formed in 1955 by John Partipilo. Our organization specializes in the manufacture of automotive, off-road, industrial and racing powertrain products. This includes Torque Converters, Transmissions (Automatic, Manual, Hybrid models) and Transfer Case Assemblies.

Our organization started with a single retail facility and a dream. Today, we serve the aftermarket and several OE customers. Our operations consist of almost a million square feet of floor space and 1,000+ extremely talented employees encompassing turnkey operations from engineering, total machining operations, through assembly and dynamometer testing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.