Production Engineering Manager

Sterling Engineering; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering seeks a Production Engineering Manager to lead daily production operations at a leading manufacturer of custom thermal components. The successful candidate will ensure the efficiency of manufacturing processes and manage a team of 60-70 employees, implementing improvement initiatives while producing high-quality components. Strong leadership, engineering, and production management skills are required for this full-time role in Wood Dale, IL.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

PTO

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) and engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the production floor.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes.
• Motivate and train production staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Title: Production Engineering Manager

Location: Wood Dale, IL

Shift/Hours: 1st, 8am - 5pm (Mon-Fri)

Base Salary: $90k - $120k (based on experience, could consider higher for the right candidate)

Benefits: Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, 401(k) Plan, and Tuition Reimbursement

About the Opportunity:

Sterling Engineering's 20+ year client, a leading manufacturer of US made custom thermal components is looking for a Maintenance Engineering Manager to join their organization. This is a stable company whom has been a leader in their market for over 50 years with a diverse book of business in all industries setting them up for stability and growth.

Job Duties:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Continuously analyze, control, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Organize and balance production workflows to meet production schedules and on-time delivery targets.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks to streamline operations and reduce downtime.
• Minimize work-in-process inventory and optimize lead times for cost and time efficiency.
• Motivate, train, and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous development.
• Ensure the consistent production of high-quality components that meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with the engineering and quality teams to support product improvements and resolve technical challenges.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives to elevate performance across production processes.
• Prepare regular reports on production status, identifying issues and solutions for senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of 60-70 employees effectively.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts such as Bill of Materials (BOM), costing, product design, and CAD.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, motivating teams to achieve production goals while fostering a positive, high-performance culture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and senior management.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Engineering, and Production

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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