Job Description
Job Title
Lead Engineer for New Product Launch and Project Management
About Our Client
My client supports a manufacturing environment using advanced, high-precision machining systems for producing complex metal components with extremely tight tolerances. The equipment combines automated, CNC-controlled processes and specialized material-removal techniques commonly used in medical device, electronics, aerospace, and other precision industries. The position involves working closely with process development, tooling, and quality teams to ensure reliable, repeatable, and high-accuracy production.
Job Description
Lead the New Project Launch Engineering department to meet customer demand and achieve profitability objectives. Oversee the planning and execution of new product launches, engineering changes, and process modifications. Evaluate, recommend, and justify capital equipment investments through budget development and payback analysis. Develop and manage implementation plans for new product introductions and launch activities. Review, approve, and create manufacturing work instructions to support production operations. Create and maintain manufacturing routings within the ERP system. Conduct time studies and labor analyses to identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements. Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to develop and implement quality plans. Analyze customer specifications and technical requirements to ensure alignment with internal manufacturing capabilities. Participate in the RFQ process by evaluating technical feasibility and manufacturability. Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance, quality, and cost efficiency.
The Successful Applicant
New Product Launch & Project Management Experience Manufacturing Engineering Background Capital Equipment & Investment Planning Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Expertise Cross-Functional Technical Leadership
What's on Offer
Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 USD. Bonus Eligibility up to 20k Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development in an aggressively growing company A supportive and professional work environment.
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing Where: Itasca Contract Type: Permanent Consultant name: Trevor Wojcik Job Reference: JN-092026-7096524
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Itasca, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$145,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
- Capital Equipmentunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Electronicsunmatched
- Engineering Change Managementunmatched
- Engineering Managementunmatched
- Feasibility Analysisunmatched
- Investment Capitalunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturing Managementunmatched
- Material Process Controlunmatched
- Medical Equipmentunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Process Developmentunmatched
- Product Planningunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Productivity Managementunmatched
- Profit & Lossunmatched
- Project Engineeringunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
- Technical Analysisunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
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