Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Position: Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing | Assembly | Testing (NOT R&D / Design)

Location: Lincolnshire, IL 60069 — 100% Onsite - local candidates preferred

I am looking for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations at a regulated production facility. This role is strictly manufacturing-focused and does not support R&D, product design, or early-stage development. The successful leader will drive advanced manufacturing initiatives, cost transformation, automation, and operational excellence in a high-reliability, regulated environment.

This position sits on the site leadership team and oversees both Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering organizations.

• This role is a Site-level leadership role with significant influence and visibility
• Opportunity to modernize and scale manufacturing operations
• Lead large engineering and technician teams in a regulated environment
• Stable, established manufacturing site with 300–400 employees
• Fully onsite role for leaders who prefer hands-on operational impact

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering functions supporting production
• Drive advanced manufacturing initiatives, including automation, throughput improvements, and cost reduction
• Own engineering support for assembly and test operations in a regulated environment
• Serve as a change agent, influencing peers and cross-functional leaders
• Will directly manage a team of 5 to include Manufacturing Engineering Supervisors and a Test Engineering Manager
• Will indirectly lead ~80 Manufacturing & Test Technicians
• Support production across two shifts (primarily 1st shift; limited 2nd shift oversight)
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to meet production goals
• Support occasional collaboration with a secondary U.S. manufacturing site (minimal travel)

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree at minimum, preferably a Master’s degree along
• 7-10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering within production environments
• Hands-on leadership in assembly and test operations
• Proven success driving advanced manufacturing, automation, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Background in regulated manufacturing required:
• Medical devices preferred and Automotive, aerospace, or similar regulated industries considered
• Experience leading large technical teams in high-reliability manufacturing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at a peer leadership level
• SMT experience preferred but not required
• This role does NOT focus on R&D, product design, or early-stage development

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.