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Director of Engineering

Rise Technical
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2025

Engineering Director


$175,000 - $200,000 30% Bonus Progression to Senior Vice President Training Flexible Hours PTO Holiday Exceptional Benefits (70% Paid)


Chicago, IL


Are you a Manufacturing Engineer looking to progress to Directorship at a market leading company ?


On offer is a highly autonomous role where you will oversee multiple manufacturing plants and have the opportunity to grow your own team!


This market-leading organization is at the forefront of its field and currently experiencing rapid growth. Serving a diverse range of industries, their extensive product line is distributed across the entire U.S. With an ambitious vision to expand facilities, enter new markets, and automate manufacturing processes, they are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to help bring this vision to life!


This role offers a unique opportunity to create meaningful impact within a dynamic company. Working closely with the CEO and leading a small team, you will oversee all engineering projects, prioritize new initiatives, and drive efficiency improvements across multiple plants.


This role is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer with strong project management skills, looking for a fast-paced position with extensive travel and a clear path to executive leadership.


The Role:

  • Path to Senior Vice President.
  • Manage capital projects across four U.S. manufacturing sites while identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
  • Enhance plant efficiency, specify machinery, and optimize layout.


The Person:

  • Strong project management experience.
  • Manufacturing engineer from any industry.
  • Experience improving efficiencies, processes and plant layout.



Key Words: Manufacturing Processes, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAD Software, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Production Planning, Material Selection, Automation, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Troubleshooting, Cost Reduction, Safety Standards, Supply Chain Management, Ergonomics, Technical Documentation.


To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Seamus Curtin at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Salary : $175,000 - $200,000

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