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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Michael Page
  • Lisle, IL
  • $140,000 Per Year
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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.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Salary up to $140k & 12% Bonus, Great Benefits, 3+ Weeks PTOJoin a company expected to 2X the profit in the near future


  • New Product Launch & Project Management Experience
    • Proven experience leading new product introductions, launches, engineering changes, and process implementation projects from concept through production.


  • Manufacturing Engineering Background
    • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process improvement, work instructions, routing creation, and production operations within a manufacturing environment.


  • Capital Equipment & Investment Planning
    • Experience evaluating, specifying, and implementing capital equipment, including budgeting, cost justification, ROI, and payback analysis.


  • Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Expertise
    • Demonstrated success driving Lean initiatives, improving productivity, reducing waste, conducting time studies, and optimizing labor utilization.


  • Cross-Functional Technical Leadership
    • Ability to work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Sales teams to analyze customer specifications, support RFQs, develop quality plans, and ensure manufacturability of new products

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.

    • 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.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationLisle, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

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.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
  • Capital Equipmentunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Electronicsunmatched
  • Engineering Change Managementunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Feasibility Analysisunmatched
  • Investment Capitalunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Material Process Controlunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Planningunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Productivity Managementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Technical Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched

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