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Engineering Manager - Machining Manufacturer | Wood Dale, IL
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A Manufacturing Engineering Manager oversees engineering and technical design of manufacturing engineering projects, such as optimizing and maintaining production lines in a factory. Manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers working on a project. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.
$148,889 / year median in Illinois
+3% 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 Our client operates in a highly advanced manufacturing environment focused on producing complex, precision-engineered metal components. The facility utilizes sophisticated automated machining technologies and tightly controlled production processes to achieve exceptional accuracy and consistency. This role partners closely with engineering, tooling, and quality teams to develop, refine, and maintain robust manufacturing processes that support reliable, repeatable, and high-quality production outcomes. 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. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant A successful Engineering Manager should have: 5+ Years of Engineering management experience in a machining environment Project Management Experience Mills and Lathes experience Swiss machining experience is preferred Sponsorship not provided What's on Offer Competitive salary ranging from $120,000t - $140,000 USD. Annual discretionary bonus Comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and development in an aggressively growing company A supportive and professional work environment.