Staff Engineer (Advanced Manufacturing)

Apply now: Staff Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing, location is On-Site (Chicago, IL 60626). The start date is ASAP for this Permanent position.

Job Title: Staff Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing
Location-Type: On-Site in Chicago IL 60626
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $125-160k

Job Description:
Lead the design, implementation, and advancement of innovative manufacturing systems to support strategic production initiatives and long-term operational excellence.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead Production Preparedness Process (3P) events to design and implement manufacturing systems meeting SQDC metrics

• Manage cross-functional engineering teams to execute manufacturing projects end-to-end

• Research, evaluate, and onboard new technologies, suppliers, and automation solutions

• Present project status, risks, and performance metrics to leadership using data-driven analysis

• Own and manage capital project budgets exceeding $10M, including ROI analysis

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing engineering processes

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures

Requirements:

• Must-Haves:

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

  • 8 years of experience designing and implementing processes in high-volume, high-mix or semi-automated manufacturing environments

  • Strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma, value stream mapping, DFMA, and manufacturing systems design

  • Proven ability to lead complex projects from concept through validation and sustainment

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong analytical and business acumen with a data-driven mindset

• Nice-to-Haves:

  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

  • Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification

  • PMP certification

  • Experience with DFSS, advanced automation, and CAD tools