Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Process Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Location: Sterling, IL
Salary: $ USD Annually - $ USD Annually
Description: 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 analystical 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
A relocation packaage is available for candidates open to moving. This is an extreamly reputable company & a staple of American manufacturing. They are the industry leader in their product segment with an amzing culture and a highly competitive overall compensation package. Interested candidates should contact Lee Douglas @ or email a current resume to
- 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 high volume production
- Support 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
- 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
Medical, Dental , and Vision Insurance is offered to qualified candidates.
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