Engineering Manager – High Precision Machining (TekPro Search)
TekPro is partnered with a well-funded, high-growth precision machining company in the Chicago market seeking an Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering, programming, and process optimization across a complex contract manufacturing environment. This is a perfect role for an entrepreneurial-minded, high-performing Engineering Manager who can bring structure and leadership to a team known for it's advanced engineering and programming talent.
What You’ll Do
• Lead manufacturing engineering team across high-precision CNC machining, grinding, and complex assemblies
• Own tooling, process development, programming strategy, and industrial engineering initiatives
• Drive process improvement, cost reduction, and throughput optimization across the shop
• Partner with operations leadership to align engineering with production goals and schedules
• Implement new technologies (automation, advanced manufacturing methods) to scale output
• Standardize processes, improve documentation, and strengthen design → build → test feedback loop
• Manage multiple projects, capital equipment, and engineering resources
What We’re Looking For
• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related
• 10–15+ years in machining-heavy manufacturing (CNC, grinding, tight tolerance environments)
• Leadership experience managing manufacturing or process engineering teams
• Strong background in tooling, programming, and process optimization
• Experience with value engineering, cost reduction, and continuous improvement
• Entrepreneurial mindset, career-driven, wants to grow with a scaling business
Why This Role
• High-growth company with strong financial backing and real investment in operations
• Opportunity to build and scale engineering infrastructure, not just maintain it
• Visible leadership role with direct impact on production and company growth
• Clean runway for advancement into senior leadership
Resumes can also be e-mailed to Ross at rangelini@tekprostaff.com
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