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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, 61803, USA
Listing for: Tangent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Sheet Extrusion leads all engineering activities supporting HDPE sheet extrusion lines producing flat sheets for downstream fabrication and building products. This role is accountable for sheet process stability, thickness control, flatness, throughput, and material utilization, while developing engineering standards and driving continuous improvement across all sheet extrusion assets.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead the sheet extrusion engineering team supporting flat sheet lines
  • Own sheet extrusion process performance, quality, and output
  • Establish standards for gauge control, cooling profiles, and flatness
  • Lead new sheet gauges, widths, material blends, and product launches
  • Drive improvements in throughput, yield, and energy efficiency
  • Partner with tooling, electrical, and maintenance teams on die and line performance
  • Oversee process changes, material qualifications, and corrective actions
  • Develop engineers and technicians through coaching and mentoring
  • Support capital planning for sheet lines, dies, and downstream equipment
Requirements QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 8–15+ years of thermoplastic extrusion experience, preferably HDPE sheet
  • Prior engineering leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of flat die design, cooling, and gauge control
  • Proven ability to lead multi-line, multi-shift operations
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Wide-sheet or structural HDPE sheet extrusion
  • Recycled material integration and thickness-critical products
  • SPC, CI, and process capability leadership
  • Capital equipment upgrades and line expansions
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