Industrial Engineering Manager Jobs in Normal, IL

$106,544 - $142,779 Salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K, Profit Sharing

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team and support manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving engineering initiatives, developing team members, improving processes, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a strong manufacturing background and a passion for continuous improvement. This is an office-based position typically operating during first shift (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday); however, flexibility may be required to attend off-site meetings, off-shift meetings, or events.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop the engineering team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee engineering projects and support manufacturing operations to meet business objectives.
• Drive process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with production, quality, scheduling, purchasing, and sales to ensure successful project execution.
• Establish engineering priorities, allocate resources, and support strategic initiatives.
• Promote standardization, problem solving, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Manage engineering team, including reviews, time off, and career development.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Report to Operations Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Engineering Department. Provide assistance to new hires and colleagues as potential opportunities arise.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma required, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of engineering experience (manufacturing environment is preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading projects, mentoring team members, or supervising personnel.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, project management, and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• 3D modeling/CAD software (Solidworks)
• Microsoft Office
• GD&T
• PC competency
• Ability to analyze detailed product specifications

EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, Tape Measure, Dial Caliper, Rockwell Hardness Tester, 3D printer, Calculator, Soldering Iron

SOFTWARE USED: JobBoss, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, MRP/ERP Systems (JobBoss), Adobe Acrobat, Web-based Portals/Tools, 3D printer slicer software

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others. Must be able to properly communicate issues to supervisor, colleagues, and maintenance staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear; walk and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, but can be loud on the shop floor. While in the shop, there are considerable fumes in the work areas that are handled through appropriate PPE that is provided by the employer.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES | Amount of Time

Stand - Under 2/3

Walk - Under 1/3

Sit - Over 2/3

Use hand to finger, handle or feel - Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms - Over 2/3

Climb or Balance - Under 1/3

Stool, kneel, crouch or crawl - Under 1/3

Talk - 1/3 to 2/3

Hear - Over 2/3

Taste - None

Smell - None

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS | Amount of Time

Up to 10 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 25 pounds - Under 1/3

Up to 50 pounds - Under 1/3

Up to 100 pounds - None

More than 100 pounds - None

WORK ENVIRONMENT | Amount of Time

Wet or humid conditions(non-weather) - None

Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/3 to 2/3

Work in high, precarious places - Under 1/3

Fumes or airborne particles - Under 1/3

Toxic or caustic chemicals - None

Outdoor weather conditions - None

Extreme cold(non-weather) - None

Extreme hot (non-weather) - None

Risk of electrical shock - Under 1/3

Work with explosives - None

Risk of radiation - None

Vibration - Under 1/3

VISION DEMANDS | Required/Not Required

No special vision requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - Required

Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more) - Required

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision - Required

Depth perception - Required

Ability to adjust focus - Required

Noise Level/Exposure Level: Loud