Sterling Engineering · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expSterling Engineering is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations at a regulated production facility in Lincolnshire, IL. The role involves driving advanced manufacturing initiatives and overseeing engineering functions while managing a team in a high-reliability environment.
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Hiring Manager
Mary Gallian
Responsibilities
Lead Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering functions supporting production
Drive advanced manufacturing initiatives, including automation, throughput improvements, and cost reduction
Own engineering support for assembly and test operations in a regulated environment
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
Support production across two shifts (primarily 1st shift; limited 2nd shift oversight)
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to meet production goals
Support occasional collaboration with a secondary U.S. manufacturing site (minimal travel)
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree at minimum
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
Experience leading large technical teams in high-reliability manufacturing
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at a peer leadership level
Preferred
Master's degree
Medical devices experience
SMT experience
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
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