Engineering Manager
Job in
Wood Dale, DuPage County, Illinois, 60399, USA
Listed on 2026-08-29
Listing for:
Sterling Engineering
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-29
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary
: $120,000 - $145,000/year + Bonus Potential
Benefits
: 401(k) with 3% Match, Medical, HSA, AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Program, Relocation Assistance, PTO
Our client is a growing manufacturer specializing in custom and standard fixture solutions for a variety of industries. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on product optimization, manufacturability, and delivering projects on time and within budget. This individual will play a key leadership role in driving collaboration between Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales while supporting continued innovation and company growth.
Job Duties- Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team including Design Engineers, Estimators, and Project Managers.
- Drive optimization of custom and standard fixture designs to meet customer requirements, manufacturability goals, and cost targets.
- Oversee product development and continuous improvement efforts for proprietary product lines.
- Translate customer requirements and specifications into manufacturable, cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Maintain BOM accuracy and ensure CAD and Vault data integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality, and Purchasing teams to ensure successful project execution from concept through production.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts and transition projects into manufacturing.
- Conduct project reviews with leadership teams, providing updates on progress, risks, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Ensure designs meet fit, form, and function requirements while considering tolerances, manufacturability, material selection, safety, and cost.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering processes, efficiency, and profitability.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, or a related technical field required.
- 8+ years of engineering experience within wood, metal, or mixed-material manufacturing environments.
- Previous leadership experience managing engineers, estimators, project managers, or technical teams.
- Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
- Experience developing and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs) and ERP/PDM systems.
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes involving wood, metal, plastics, glass, and composite materials.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
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