Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering (IL) (1381)

Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering (IL)

We believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously strive to be a respected global corporate citizen. Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle. In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we've developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost-efficient manner. This position will be for our new manufacturing facility in Joliet and will initially be employed by Hyundai Translead's corporate office but will be remote from the State of Illinois to support the launch of the Company's new manufacturing facility before transitioning to full time, onsite once the facility is operational.

Exciting benefits await at our company: 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 Join us and enjoy these fantastic perks!

Job Summary

The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering role is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering strategy and execution to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective trailer manufacturing operations. This position designs, implements, and optimizes production lines, manufacturing processes, and equipment systems across assembly, welding, and parts fabrication environments. The role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and global manufacturing teams to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions, improve productivity, and support production ramp-up while ensuring alignment to business objectives and manufacturing standards.

Essential Functions

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 Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience 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

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

Project management experience supporting new line or plant ramp-ups Experience with large-scale welding automation (robot cells, gantries, positioners) Experience supporting new plant launches or major facility expansions

Language Requirement Travel Requirements UP to 10%

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you require accommodation to complete Hyundai Translead's employment application, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position they are hired for.