Engineering Facilities Manager

Job Title: Engineer Facility Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full Time, Direct Hire

Expected hours per week: 40

Schedule: 8am-5pm

Pay: $120K-!30K/yr

Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Engineer Facility Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and facility operations at our manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, optimizing processes, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment.
This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and plays a key leadership role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the plant.

• Lead Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities functions across the plant
• Oversee all equipment, tooling, processes, and facility infrastructure
• Manage building systems, utilities, grounds, and janitorial services

• Promote and maintain a Safety-First culture
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
• Drive continuous reduction of workplace incidents

• Manage staffing, budgets, KPIs, and resource planning
• Develop and mentor engineering and maintenance teams
• Conduct performance evaluations and build team capability

• Ensure execution of preventive maintenance programs
• Maintain equipment readiness and uptime
• Support ongoing production needs with strong technical oversight

• Lead cross-functional teams through new program launches
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams
• Ensure equipment, processes, and tooling are ready for production

• Oversee Engineering Change Management (ECM) activities
• Drive process improvements and cost optimization
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, efficiency, throughput)

• Ensure accurate documentation of engineering and maintenance activities
• Provide reporting on performance, progress, and improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience in automotive manufacturing
• Experience in JIT assembly and sequencing operations preferred
• Strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance tracking
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Industrial automation (robotics, conveyors, fastening systems)
  • Equipment installation and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent problem-solving and technical aptitude
• Data-driven decision making
• Effective cross-functional communication
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma background preferred)

• On-site role in a manufacturing facility
• Ability to walk the plant floor and work in both office and production settings
• Up to 20% travel required
• Valid driver’s license required

• Opportunity to lead critical plant operations
• High-visibility role reporting to Plant leadership
• Drive impact across safety, quality, and productivity
• Be part of a team focused on innovation and continuous improvement