Staff Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing (Chicago)

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Staff Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing , location is

On-Site (Chicago, IL 60626) . The start date is

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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

Benefits Health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employee stock ownership (ESOP) matching, a generous paid holiday shutdown, vacation days, sick days, life and disability insurance, and a wellness program with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).