Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Our client is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for thier large, Manufacturing facility located in the Sterling Il area. The Manager will lead a team fo 4-5 Direct Report Engineers to sustain & improve existing products & processes with a focus on plant performance, process optimization & assembly efficiency. This role leads the identification and resolution of product, process & design issues and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and an analytical approach towards problem solving to support a high-volume manufacturing plant. The ideal candaite will have a good technical proficiecny with Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and a decent understanding of GD&T

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop team capability, performance, and overall engineering effectivenes
• Drive proper use of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) standards to improve design clarity, manufacturability, and inspection consistency
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles in product and process improvements to reduce cost, complexity, and variation
• Collaborate with New Product Development teams to support design reviews and ensure smooth product launches
• Drive manufacturability, process stability, and product performance in highvolume productionSupport capital and tooling investments (equipment, molds, fixtures, etc.) to meet quality and capacity requirements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing) to reduce costs, scraps, and downtime while improving quality and productivit
• Perform root cause analysis using statistical methods and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Quality and Operations on product and process changes
• Support development of FMEAs, Control Plans, and process capability improvements

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Process or Mechanical preferred
• 7+ years of engineering experience in Manufacturing
• 3+ years in a leadership position directing a team of Engineers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Strong knowledge of plastic, stamped, and machined part design and manufacturing processes
• Experience with 3D modeling
• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and delegation skills

Benefits Featured

Medical, Dental , and Vision Insurance is offered to qualified candidates.