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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Metal Fab/Assembly

Michael Page

  • Wood Dale, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • $125,000–$140,000 Per Year

Highlights

Address production and product quality issues through root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and the application of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices. To support these initiatives, they are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive operational excellence throughout the organization.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWood Dale, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$125,000–$140,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

Description

  • Lead the transition of new products from development to high-volume manufacturing, ensuring efficient production launch, process readiness, and smooth cross-functional handoffs.
  • Evaluate, select, and implement advanced manufacturing equipment and technologies to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Engineer and refine custom tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids that enhance throughput, improve ergonomics, and promote a safe working environment.
  • Champion continuous improvement and sustaining engineering efforts by leveraging Lean manufacturing methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
  • Address production and product quality issues through root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and the application of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and production associates, supporting skill development and a culture of operational excellence.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams through key manufacturing milestones, converting product and process requirements into standardized work instructions, SOPs, and efficient manufacturing routings.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Open role due to growth to support optimization of high-performance productionStrong compensation, 10% 401k match, profit sharing, and more!
  • Strong mechanical aptitude within metal manufacturing processes
  • 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineer, within a similar industrial or metal manufacturing role
  • Engineering Degree Required
  • Experience building fixtures and designing tooling
  • Knowledge of quality control tools, GD&T, etc
  • AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor Experience
  • Ability to elad engineering projects, willingness to be hands-on out on the floor
  • Proven expertise in troubleshooting programmed and manual machinery
  • Understanding of CNC Machinery, programming a plus
  • Lean/CI Experience - certifications are a plus

Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding manufacturer of metal fabricated and assembled products that deliver innovative security solutions across diverse industries. Driven by continued growth and entry into new markets, the company is investing heavily in product development and custom applications to meet evolving customer needs. To support these initiatives, they are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive operational excellence throughout the organization.

  • Salary 125,000-140,000
  • Target Bonus
  • Profit Sharing
  • 10% 401k Match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
  • Other ancillary benefits
  • 3 weeks PTO

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

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