Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Location : Des Plaines, IL 60016
Salary : $110,000–$125,000 + 5% Bonus
Hours: 1st Shift | Standard Office Hours
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), and bonus opportunity.

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a manufacturing company in the Des Plaines area to hire a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This leadership role will oversee manufacturing engineering, tool room operations, maintenance support, and tooling/project cost analysis within an injection molding environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands on manufacturing leadership experience along with a background in tooling, maintenance coordination, and injection molding operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage manufacturing engineering activities within an injection molding environment
• Oversee daily operations of the tool room and maintenance departments
• Manage and support a team of 6 employees including engineering, maintenance, and tool room personnel
• Develop costing for new tools, products, and materials
• Support process improvements, manufacturing efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate tooling repairs, preventative maintenance, and production support activities
• Work cross functionally with production, quality, and leadership teams to support operational goals
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and tooling related issues
• Support capital equipment and tooling projects as needed

Qualifications :

• Must have 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience within an injection molding environment
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering, maintenance, or tool room personnel
• Strong understanding of tooling, tool room operations, and injection molding processes
• Experience developing tooling, product, and material cost estimates
• Hands on manufacturing background with strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to lead teams and drive operational improvements within a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,