Manufacturing Engineering Leader — Automation & Continuous Improvement

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smalleysteelrinLake Zurich (IL)

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About the role

Smalley is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader at our Lake Zurich, IL facility to guide the Manufacturing Engineering team and Packaging Engineer, driving safety, quality, throughput, and cost improvements. You will oversee capital projects, develop processes, and standardize tooling to reduce variation and improve repeatability. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with strong Lean/Six Sigma, PFMEA, SPC, and PLC/automation

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