Mechanical Engineering Manager - Design & Production Lead

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager in Illinois to lead a small team of engineers from concept to production. You will oversee design, testing, and documentation of mechanical systems, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.

The role requires 10+ years as a mechanical engineer with 1–3 years in supervision, strong CAD skills, and the ability to coordinate cross‑departmental projects, vendor interfaces, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years as a mechanical engineer with 1–3 years in supervision.
• Proficiency in CAD software, mechanical design, testing, and analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management: supervise engineers, assign tasks, mentor, ensure staffing and resources.
• Project Oversight: manage engineering projects from concept to production of mechanical systems and components.
• Technical Direction: provide guidance on design, analysis, and testing to improve performance, reliability, and safety.
• Strategic Planning: collaborate with executives and managers to identify product opportunities and long-term strategies.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: coordinate projects with other departments to align with company goals.
• Compliance and Safety: ensure adherence to industry standards and quality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Emerging technologies

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Finite element analysis

Job description

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager in Illinois to lead a small team of engineers from concept to production. You will oversee design, testing, and documentation of mechanical systems, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.

The role requires 10+ years as a mechanical engineer with 1–3 years in supervision, strong CAD skills, and the ability to coordinate cross‑departmental projects, vendor interfaces, and process improvements.