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Engineering Manager

Cat-i Glass•South Elgin, IL
•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cat-I Glass is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead both the factory floor and the maintenance department. The role calls for a hands-on, decisive leader who can work effectively with operators and millwrights, prioritize preventive maintenance, and take ownership of both sides of the operation. The company emphasizes team building, employee retention, and giving authority to leaders who accept responsibility. The Engineering Manager will use structured problem-solving to address recurring equipment or process failures and will interpret technical drawings and specifications independently. The role also requires familiarity with glass manufacturing processes, including thermal or chemical tempering, lamination, and precision edge finishing. A relevant engineering degree is helpful, but equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience is acceptable. The position is based at Cat-I Glass's HQ location in South Elgin, Illinois. The listed salary range is $120,000 to $140,000 per year. Cat-I Glass participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire.

Requirements

  • Experience turning recurring equipment or process problems into fixes using root cause analysis, DOE, or SPC.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications independently.
  • Working understanding of thermal or chemical tempering, lamination, and precision edge finishing.
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Three or more years in ceramics process or manufacturing engineering.
  • ERP/MES systems experience.
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the factory floor and maintenance department.
  • Build and retain an effective team.
  • Prioritize preventive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and plant shutdowns.
  • Make timely operational decisions and take responsibility for the operation.
  • Use root cause analysis, DOE, or SPC to identify and resolve recurring problems.
  • Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Assess glass manufacturing processes, including tempering, lamination, and precision edge finishing.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Floating holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Friends and family events, a holiday party, and year-round perks

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