Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Hyundai Translead

Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Hyundai Translead, ensuring efficient trailer manufacturing operations and leading engineering teams. Focused on automation, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeJoliet • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,540 - $135,065 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute manufacturing engineering strategies supporting mid- to long-term plant objectives
Design production lines and layout concepts for dry and reefer trailer manufacturing
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
Measure, validate, and improve man-hour standards (STD, target, actual)
Identify and execute cost-reduction and manufacturing method improvement initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally and globally with manufacturing engineering teams, including Mexico operations
Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing engineering teams and technical talent
Establish engineering strategies aligned to plant objectives
Oversee multiple teams and major capital projects
Lead plant-wide process design and cost-reduction programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Production Line DesignEquipment DesignRobotic Welding SystemsCapacity PlanningTime Study MethodologiesCost-Reduction InitiativesStandard Work EstablishmentLine BalancingMan-Hour Standards MeasurementCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationLeadership

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering