Sterling Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Sterling Engineering, Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States, 60069
Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager
I am looking for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations at a regulated production facility. This role is strictly manufacturing-focused and does not support R&D, product design, or early-stage development. The successful leader will drive advanced manufacturing initiatives, cost transformation, automation, and operational excellence in a high-reliability, regulated environment.
Lead large engineering and technician teams in a regulated environment
Strategically modernize and scale manufacturing operations
Own engineering support for assembly and test operations in a regulated environment
Drive advanced manufacturing initiatives, including automation, throughput improvements, and cost reduction
Serve as a change agent, influencing peers and cross-functional leaders
Will directly manage a team of 5 to include Manufacturing Engineering Supervisors and a Test Engineering Manager
Will indirectly lead ~80 Manufacturing & Test Technicians
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to meet production goals
Support production across two shifts (primarily 1st shift; limited 2nd shift oversight)
Support occasional collaboration with a secondary U.S. manufacturing site (minimal travel)
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree at minimum, preferably a Master’s degree
7-10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering within production environments
Hands‑on leadership in assembly and test operations
Proven success driving advanced manufacturing, automation, and cost‑reduction initiatives
Background in regulated manufacturing required: Medical devices, Automotive, aerospace, or similar regulated industries considered
Experience leading large technical teams in high‑reliability manufacturing
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at a peer leadership level
SMT experience preferred but not required
This role does NOT focus on R&D, product design, or early‑stage development
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
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Lead large engineering and technician teams in a regulated environment
Strategically modernize and scale manufacturing operations
Own engineering support for assembly and test operations in a regulated environment
Drive advanced manufacturing initiatives, including automation, throughput improvements, and cost reduction
Serve as a change agent, influencing peers and cross-functional leaders
Will directly manage a team of 5 to include Manufacturing Engineering Supervisors and a Test Engineering Manager
Will indirectly lead ~80 Manufacturing & Test Technicians
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to meet production goals
Support production across two shifts (primarily 1st shift; limited 2nd shift oversight)
Support occasional collaboration with a secondary U.S. manufacturing site (minimal travel)
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree at minimum, preferably a Master’s degree
7-10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering within production environments
Hands‑on leadership in assembly and test operations
Proven success driving advanced manufacturing, automation, and cost‑reduction initiatives
Background in regulated manufacturing required: Medical devices, Automotive, aerospace, or similar regulated industries considered
Experience leading large technical teams in high‑reliability manufacturing
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at a peer leadership level
SMT experience preferred but not required
This role does NOT focus on R&D, product design, or early‑stage development
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
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