Production Engineering Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Production Engineering ManagerLocation: Bensenville, IL Hire Type: Direct HireShift/Hours: 1st, 8am - 5pm (Mon-Fri)Base Salary: $90k - $120k (based on experience)Benefits: Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, 401(k) Plan, and Tuition Reimbursement

About the Opportunity:Sterling Engineering's 20+ year client, a leading manufacturer of US made custom thermal components is looking for a Maintenance Engineering Manager to join their organization. This is a stable company whom has been a leader in their market for over 50 years with a diverse book of business in all industries setting them up for stability and growth.
Job Duties:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Continuously analyze, control, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Organize and balance production workflows to meet production schedules and on-time delivery targets.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks to streamline operations and reduce downtime.
• Minimize work-in-process inventory and optimize lead times for cost and time efficiency.
• Motivate, train, and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous development.
• Ensure the consistent production of high-quality components that meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with the engineering and quality teams to support product improvements and resolve technical challenges.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives to elevate performance across production processes.
• Prepare regular reports on production status, identifying issues and solutions for senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering () or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of 60-70 employees effectively.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts such as Bill of Materials (BOM), costing, product design, and CAD.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, motivating teams to achieve production goals while fostering a positive, high-performance culture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and senior management.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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