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Michael Page
Engineering Manager - CNC
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What they do
An Aerospace Engineering Manager oversees engineering and technical design of aerospace engineering projects, such as airplane or rocket components. Manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers working on a project. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.
$181,131 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Salary up to $140k, Great Benefits, 3+ Weeks PTO Join an aggressively growing company with great advancement opportuniteis About Our Client My client operates a high-precision manufacturing environment producing complex metal components to exacting tolerances. Using advanced CNC machining, automation, and specialized processing technologies, the facility serves industries including medical devices, aerospace, and electronics. This role partners with engineering, tooling, and quality teams to ensure reliable, repeatable, and accurate production. Job Description
- Leads the New Project Launch Engineering department to meet customer demand and achieve profit margin goals.
- Oversees preparation and implementation of product launches, specification changes, and process changes.
- Defines and recommends purchase of capital equipment; prepares investment budgets and payback analyses.
- Prepares and manages implementation plans for new part projects.
- Reviews, approves, and creates manufacturing work instructions.
- Creates or updates routings in the ERP system.
- Conducts time studies and labor analyses to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Defines quality plans in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
- Analyzes technical requirements and specifications against internal process capabilities.
- Participates in RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes to ensure technical feasibility.
- Drives lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.