Engineering Manager

Milwaukee/Kenosha/Chicago - In Office

Our client has set the standard for shorter lead times, customer-focused service, inventory solutions, and innovation in lidding and flexible packaging for over 50 years. They offer a comprehensive and clear pathway to lidding and label solutions designed to meet the requirement of diverse products and packaging operations through a full suite of in-house services..

Job Description:

The Engineering Manager coordinates, implements, and manages the Engineering Department..

• Review, plan, research and communicate regarding potential customer projects.
• Manage / implement customer projects.
• Review, plan, research, and communicate toward potential internal projects.
• Liaise with Marketing and other functions to carry out project tasks and meet milestones to ensure our products meet time, cost and performance requirements.
• Drive analytical modeling and validation to stretch boundaries of new product design constraints and enhance new product development quality.
• Coach, guide, and develop direct reports, create meaningful feedback discussions that support and enhance employee success.
• Using recognized project-management skills, lead cross-functional teams towards the goal of on time, cost and quality successful product introduction.
• Understand project risks and determine mitigation plans early in the project lifecycle.
• Interface and visit global suppliers and sub vendors. Learn strengths and weaknesses of the current supplier base to understand and drive the choice of the optimum supplier for each project assigned.
• Knowledgeable with applicable safety standards and company quality procedures in order to ensure product conformity and compliance.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (chemistry, packaging engineering, process
• engineering, etc.).
• 5-7 years of experience in both the manufacturing and customer contact environments.
• Experience with job/product costing and CAR/ROI analysis.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Knowledge of Pressure-Sensitive Label industry preferred.

Reasons to Apply:

Our client offers their employees a competitive salary and attractive benefits here are just a couple.

• Health coverage that includes medical, dental and vision.
• Basic life insurance, disability and wellness programs.
• Employee Savings Plan with employer match.
• Employee Profit Sharing/Bonus Program.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career advancement opportunities.