Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering (IL) (1381)
About The Position
This position will be for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet and will initially be employed by Hyundai Translead's corporate office but will be remote from the State of Illinois to support the launch of the Company’s new manufacturing facility before transitioning to full time, onsite once the facility is operational. The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering role is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering strategy and execution to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective trailer manufacturing operations. This position designs, implements, and optimizes production lines, manufacturing processes, and equipment systems across assembly, welding, and parts fabrication environments. The role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and global manufacturing teams to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions, improve productivity, and support production ramp-up while ensuring alignment to business objectives and manufacturing standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible manufacturing engineering experience
- Proven experience leading large engineering teams and capital projects
- Experience in trailer, commercial vehicle, or similar manufacturing industries
Nice To Haves
- Project management experience supporting new line or plant ramp-ups
- Experience with large-scale welding automation (robot cells, gantries, positioners)
- Experience supporting new plant launches or major facility expansions
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute manufacturing engineering strategies supporting mid- to long-term plant objectives
- Design production lines and layout concepts for dry and reefer trailer manufacturing
- Lead equipment design concepts, installation, commissioning, and production trials
- Drive automation initiatives, including robotic welding systems and automated manufacturing methods
- Optimize manpower, productivity, takt time, capacity planning, and line balancing
- Establish standard work, work instructions, and time study methodologies
- Measure, validate, and improve man-hour standards (STD, target, actual)
- Identify and execute cost-reduction and manufacturing method improvement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally and globally with manufacturing engineering teams, including Mexico operations
- Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing engineering teams and technical talent
- Establish engineering strategies aligned to plant objectives
- Oversee multiple teams and major capital projects
- Lead plant-wide process design and cost-reduction programs
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
- 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
- Grocery Allowance to support your well-being
- Pet Insurance for your furry companions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
