Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manpower, Inc.; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility 10%

Vacation 3-4 weeks

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Manager for a custom manufacturing organization. You will lead the engineering team, own the design process, and ensure safety, code-compliance, and timely delivery in a configured-to-order environment.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing or custom fabrication, including 3+ years leading a design team, with proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PDM/PLM. A Master’s degree or PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering required.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or custom fabrication.
• 3+ years leading an engineering or design team in mechanical systems or metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring strong performance and continuous improvement.
• Own the engineering design process by reviewing drawings, calculations, and specifications to meet customer requirements and standards.
• Ensure engineering output is safe, accurate, code-compliant (ASME BPVC VIII and ASME B31.3) and on schedule in a custom engineered-to-order environment.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure designs are manufacturable and can be fabricated/assembled efficiently.
• Support Sales and customers with technical proposals, feasibility input, and representation in stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial/Engineering

Master’s or PE license (plus)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM/PLM

Job description

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Manager

• Reference Number: 414704
• Published Date: 11/03/2026
• Job Type: Permanent
• Industry: Architecture and Engineering
• Hours: Full Time

Our client, a custom manufacturing organization specializing in engineered-to-order process equipment, is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join their team. As a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be part of the Engineering department supporting the engineering function and cross-functional execution. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and mentorship skills, a proven track record owning design quality and manufacturability, and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Title:Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Pay Range:125K-150k

What's the Job?

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, including mechanical, process, and design engineers, ensuring strong performance and continuous improvement.
• Own the engineering design process by reviewing drawings, calculations, and specifications to ensure designs meet customer requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Ensure engineering output is safe, accurate, code-compliant (including ASME BPVC Section VIII and ASME B31.3), and deliverable on schedule in a custom engineered-to-order environment.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure designs are manufacturable, can be efficiently fabricated and assembled, and that design issues are resolved quickly during production.
• Support Sales and customers with technical proposals, feasibility input, and representation of engineering in stakeholder meetings.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering required; Master’s degree or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or custom fabrication environments, with 3+ years leading an engineering or design team in mechanical systems or metal fabrication.
• Proven experience delivering engineer-to-order (ETO) or design-build projects with a focus on quality, timeliness, and manufacturability.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PDM/PLM systems, with the ability to interpret code requirements and collaborate with code specialists or third-party authorities.
• Working knowledge of vacuum or cryogenic systems, pressure systems, or process equipment, plus strong verbal and written communication skills.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead the engineering function for a custom manufacturing company and drive engineering standards that improve quality and execution.
• Direct impact on customer outcomes by ensuring designs are safe, code-compliant, and aligned to requirements.
• Collaborative environment working closely with Operations, Project Management, Quality, and Sales to deliver engineered-to-order projects.
• Bonus eligibility of 10%.
• Vacation of 3-4 weeks.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.