Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Ace Controls•Wheeling, IL

13h

About The Position

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global designer and manufacturer of automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions. The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering oversees facility CNC programming, process development, maintenance, capital expenditure, and continuous improvement. The role leads manufacturing and project engineers and coordinates with other manufacturing departments to develop effective, cost-efficient processes and equipment. It drives manufacturing cost reduction, product quality, throughput, safety, and operational excellence through programming optimization, machining process improvements, lean practices, and the adoption of current technologies. The manager guides the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, recommends and standardizes programming methodologies and best practices, and helps establish work-measurement standards. The role evaluates machines and processes, supports new capital equipment onboarding, and contributes to new product development and launches. It also builds strong working relationships across engineering, materials, operations, quality, maintenance, and research and development. This position is located in Wheeling, Illinois, reports to the Plant Manager, and has Programmers and Manufacturing Engineers reporting to it. Travel is required up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and maintenance.
Experience in continuous improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word and Excel.
Ability to analyze problems and independently develop and implement solutions.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
In-depth understanding of assembly processes.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain timelines and meet deadlines.
Ability to direct and guide others.
Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling, fixturing, and materials.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to build and maintain relationships and work across organizational levels and functions.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Foster transparency, disciplined problem solving, high-performance work teams, and continuous improvement as a member of the manufacturing leadership team.
Lead and promote safety awareness, accident prevention, employee involvement, and adherence to organizational safety expectations.
Lead the plant's continuous improvement roadmap, using improvement tools and clear communication to engage the manufacturing team.
Plan and communicate work for the manufacturing engineering team to support efficient workflow, on-time program delivery, and onboarding of new equipment.
Coach, provide feedback to, develop, motivate, and manage manufacturing engineering team members toward individual and organizational goals.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by creating and optimizing programming methodologies and selecting effective fixtures and tooling.
Recommend equipment modifications or replacements to support new products, meet demand, or improve productivity.
Participate in new product development and launch using the defined stage-gate process.
Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using systems and simulation tools to optimize space, equipment, materials, and personnel.
Assist with plant layout planning and rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations to improve space utilization.
Work with research and development, quality assurance, and maintenance to prevent product and tooling or fixture problems.
Implement and maintain manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures.
Keep informed about manufacturing technologies and equipment that can improve efficiency and reduce cost.
Support current and new product introductions.
Identify and eliminate root causes in manufacturing processes and reduce recurrence.
Help reduce costs through product or material re-engineering.
Assist in evaluating vendors and subcontractors.
Train vendors and subcontractors on new product launches to meet target dates.
Work closely with engineering, new product development, production, and quality teams.
Support DESTACO policies and procedures, including quality-system requirements defined by ISO 9001.
Complete ongoing industry- and trade-related training to maintain knowledge of machining practices and processes.