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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Sterling Engineering
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
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,

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000

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