Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager
Wheeling, IL
Summary: A leading manufacturing company for precision medical technology compnents is looking for a new Engineering Manager for their site in Wheeling IL. This is a full time on site position, competitive compensation available.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure effective use of project management tools, engineering processes, and systems to support technical staff efficiency.
- Prioritize and balance engineering team workloads in response to changing internal and external customer needs.
- Align department talent with business capacity and capability requirements.
- Prepare documentation for implementing new or updated engineering procedures.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Supervisors and Engineers to enhance production setup, training, and performance metrics.
- Set clear group and individual objectives, priorities, and performance metrics.
- Represent the Engineering Department in corporate meetings and cross-functional committees.
- Manage and resolve engineering requests from stakeholders, clarifying project constraints and priorities.
- Oversee the development of standardized operating procedures for consistent product development practices.
- Foster a culture of excellence focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the medical device industry.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, including shop floor operations, ERP systems, and quality procedures in regulated environments such as ISO 13485:2016 or Mil-Spec.
- Broad expertise across manufacturing processes such as assembly, fabrication, machining, welding, cable/harness assembly, and powder coating.
- Proficient in interpreting complex customer drawings and technical specifications.
- Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems; familiarity with Infor Visual 9 is a plus.
- Advanced computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets; working knowledge of CAD/CAM tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Mastercam.
- Solid foundation in statistical and scientific problem-solving methods, including FMEA, APQP, GD&T, and technical documentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear process documentation, flowcharts, and work instructions.
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