Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Harvey, IL location:
Allied Manufacturing, 16100 S Lathrop Ave, Harvey, IL 60426, USA

Atkore is forging a future where all Atkore brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

Atkore is looking for a highly talented Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. We are seeking a hardworking professional who likes meeting challenges and surpassing client expectations.

What you'll do:

• Manage and oversee various projects and be the Project Leader on multiple projects
• Provide documentation and schedules for improvement projects
• Planning and evaluating integration of new or upgraded equipment
• Assist Manufacturing in various improvement projects, such as Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvements and Problem Solving
• Provide plant level ownership of capital expenditure process, including planning, budgeting, and writing
• Lead rebuild/re‑design of machinery and processes to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Member and driver of daily Gemba walks
• Participate and/or Lead in Continuous Improvement activities
• Provide ownership of plant Tool Room department
• Develop, coach and mentor team of engineers to ensure the highest level of performance and standards of excellence
• Equipment acquisition, installation and relocation as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably mechanical engineering
• 7+ years of industry experience, with responsibilities in Capital project and Project Management
• Sound understating of technical issues/needs
• Working knowledge or tube mill operations and manufacturing techniques
• Ability to run Cross Functional Team Based Projects
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Total Preventive Maintenance methodologies
• AutoCAD or Solidworks experience
• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your role supports Atkore’s operational and strategic manufacturing objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with plant leadership, operations, maintenance, engineering, and support teams.
• Gain familiarity with plant processes, equipment capabilities, production constraints, and key performance metrics.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Provide technical and functional leadership for manufacturing engineering initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and cost performance.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to identify, prioritize, and execute process and equipment improvements.
• Lead capital and continuous improvement projects from scope development through implementation and startup support.
• Support plant performance by troubleshooting production issues, improving equipment reliability, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Develop and standardize engineering practices, procedures, and project execution methods across the facility.
• Drive data‑based decision making through analysis of production performance, downtime, quality, and process capability metrics.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Lead the execution of manufacturing and capital improvement strategies aligned with business objectives and long‑term plant growth.
• Build and develop a high‑performing manufacturing engineering team focused on operational excellence and technical problem solving.
• Partner cross‑functionally to improve process capability, equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Establish sustainable systems and standards to improve plant performance, project execution, and engineering effectiveness.
• Support development of future capital plans, equipment modernization efforts, and manufacturing technology improvements.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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