Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Plastic Extrusion

Michael Page International

Aurora, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Best Practices, Capital Equipment, Career Counseling, Chemical Engineering, Coaching, Commercial Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Energy Efficiency, Engineering Management, Extrusion, Film, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Metrics, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Process Capability, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Production Systems, Production Volume, Productivity Management, Quality Management, Recycling, Residential Construction, Root Cause Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Aurora, IL
POSTED
28 days ago
Due to continued growth, my client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead all engineering activities supporting high‑volume production lines. This role will be responsible for ensuring process stability, maintaining product quality, optimizing throughput and material utilization, establishing engineering best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Client DetailsMy client is a well‑established and rapidly growing manufacturer of residential and commercial building materials. Their facility near Aurora, IL is undergoing significant expansion due to increasing market demand, prompting the need to add an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to the team.DescriptionLead and develop a team of engineers and technicians supporting multiple production lines.Own overall process performance, including quality, efficiency, and output metrics.Establish and maintain operating standards for process control and product consistency.Drive development and launch of new product variations, materials, and process capabilities.Identify and implement opportunities to improve throughput, yield, and energy efficiency.Collaborate closely with tooling, maintenance, and electrical teams to enhance line performance.Oversee process changes, material qualifications, and root-cause investigations.Mentor team members, providing coaching, technical guidance, and career development.Support capital planning efforts for production lines, tooling, and auxiliary equipment. ProfileBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.8-15+ years of hands-on manufacturing process experience in a continuous or high‑volume production environment.Prior leadership experience managing engineering teams in a plant setting.Strong understanding of process design, material behavior, and control methodologies.Demonstrated ability to support multi-line, multi-shift operations and drive cross-functional resultsBackground in sheet, film, extrusion, or continuous manufacturing processes.Experience working with recycled materials, multi-layer products, or tight‑tolerance applications.Familiarity with SPC, Lean/CI, and process capability development.Proven success in capital equipment upgrades, line expansions, or major process improvements. Job OfferBase salary $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience levelUp to 20% annual bonus incentive3 Weeks PTO + 1 Week Sick timeComprehensive health benefits401k program with employer match 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.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

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.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/