Director, Manufacturing Engineering
Hyundai Translead
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $129,455 - $155,295 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead manufacturing engineering strategy and execution to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective trailer manufacturing operations
- Design, implement, and optimize production lines, manufacturing processes, and equipment systems
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and global manufacturing teams
- Develop and execute manufacturing engineering strategies supporting mid- to long-term plant objectives
- Lead equipment design concepts, installation, commissioning, and production trials
- Drive automation initiatives, including robotic welding systems and automated manufacturing methods
- Optimize manpower, productivity, takt time, capacity planning, and line balancing
- Establish standard work, work instructions, and time study methodologies
- Identify and execute cost-reduction and manufacturing method improvement initiatives
- Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing engineering teams and technical talent
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible manufacturing engineering experience
- Proven experience leading large engineering teams and capital projects
- Experience in trailer, commercial vehicle, or similar manufacturing industries
- Project management experience supporting new line or plant ramp-ups
- Experience with large-scale welding automation (robot cells, gantries, positioners)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
- 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
- Grocery Allowance to support your well-being
- Pet Insurance for your furry companions
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
manufacturing engineeringproduction line designequipment systems optimizationautomation initiativesrobotic welding systemscapacity planningline balancingcost-reduction initiativestime study methodologiesproject management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcross-functional collaborationstrategic planningteam development
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering