Michael Page

Senior Manufacturing Engineer | Aerospace | Progress to Manager

Michael Page La Grange, IL
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  • Clear Cut Career Progression to Management|Work for an AS9100, direct Aerospace supplier


About Our Client

Our client, an Aerospace (AS 9100) and industrial markets supplier based near La Grange, was established more than 70 years ago. They are a family run business and describe themselves as a one stop shop where they can serve their customers in a full service style. Currently in an 80,000+ sq. ft. facility with a mix of manufacturing processes including (but not limited to) CNC machining and metal fabrication. This role will be actively supporting production for high mix/ low volume projects. This company believes strongly in the development of their people, and expect this role to grow into a leadership position quickly after immersing this candidate within their product lines and processes.

Job Description

  • Take on leadership responsibilities, reporting directly to the Director of Manufacturing
  • Participates in product development projects within product groups as assigned by the management team, completing project objectives as outlined
  • Develops and authors process of record for close tolerance tooling, providing documentation and process control points as necessary
  • Evaluates current manufacturing processes and prescribe improvements
  • Requires customer contact both to assist sales in answering customer questions as well as contacting the customer with problems and print question in the pre-contract stages or during production as they arise
  • Participates in the final review process to match cost accounting and estimate and advise the sales force of any problems encountered
  • Leads projects for customs in a one off tool shop as scheduled, including documentation of estimated cost versus actual cost
  • Manages day to day orders with customers and suppliers
  • Quotes work for customers

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.

The Successful Applicant

  • Knowledge of 3D CAD (preferred SolidWorks)
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, either in title or daily responsibilities
  • Experience working within a team environment and communicating cross functionally
  • Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, making data driven decisions to increase overall production efficiency
  • Flexible on Engineering Environment Experience (CNC Machining, Metal Fabrication, Plastics, etc)
  • Experience within a regulated environment preferred (Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, etc)
  • Degree preferred, not required

What's on Offer

  • Base salary between: $90,000 to $110,000
  • 401(k) 5% match
  • $5k yearly bonus
  • 3 weeks vacation
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Yearly training and continuing education classes offered
  • BCBS medical, dental vision - 5 different plans to choose from


Contact: Daniel Smith

Quote job ref: JN-052024-6431698
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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