Manufacturing Engineering Manager

$100,000 - $135,000/Yr

Confidential - Lombard, IL

Full-time - Manager

Lombard, IL

About the position

The position involves overseeing the operations of a metal fabrication plant, ensuring that production processes meet customer requirements and quality standards. The role includes supervising a team of five staff members, managing engineering support across various departments, and implementing programs to enhance quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5 in a professional manufacturing environment.
• Evaluate and build Router and BOM requirements based on customer needs.
• Establish production rates, employee requirements, equipment, tooling, and job sequences.
• Ensure required tooling and equipment are available for production; factor new tooling costs into the budget if necessary.
• Direct the interpretation of process procedures, inspection procedures, specifications, and standards to ensure product integrity.
• Collaborate with the QC Manager to prepare internal quality plans for product integrity.
• Coordinate communication with customers regarding requirements for new and existing products.
• Oversee the implementation of programs that improve quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction targets.
• Administer direct supervisory responsibilities for engineering personnel, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Provide engineering support to Sales, Production, Quality, and other departments as needed.
• Assist in developing and documenting engineering standards and job processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or related engineering discipline.
• Strong leadership and management skills with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong skills in sheet metal fabrication and welding knowledge.
• Experience in manufacturing environments using turret presses, laser cutting, machining, welding, and fabrication.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM/Solidworks.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve part manufacturability problems.
• Ability to manage multiple products and tasks to meet demanding customer deadlines.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance