Maintenance/Engineering Supervisor

Job ID: Ts893772429Location: Cary, ILJob Type: PermanentPay: $100000 - $125000Posted: 2026-05-18Supervisor, Maintenance & Engineeringð Cary, IL | ð Up to $120,000 | 1st ShiftAre you a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy solving complex automation and equipment challenges while leading high-performing technical teams?We are partnering with a highly respected manufacturer seeking a Supervisor of Maintenance & Engineering to lead reliability, maintenance, and engineering operations within a highly automated production environment. This role will play a critical part in maximizing equipment uptime, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting new industrialization and automation projects.This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you will directly influence plant performance, equipment reliability, and future automation initiatives.What You’ll Be DoingMaintenance & Reliability LeadershipLead and develop maintenance personnel to maximize equipment uptime and operational performanceDrive preventive, predictive, and prescriptive maintenance programsCoordinate machine and facility repairs with minimal production disruptionProvide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support to maintenance teamsSupport emergency response and on-call maintenance activities as neededEngineering & Automation SupportLead engineering technicians and manufacturing engineering resourcesTroubleshoot high-speed automated equipment and implement long-term corrective actionsIdentify opportunities to improve reliability, throughput, and operational efficiencyLead capital equipment and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementationSupport commissioning and startup of new automated equipment and manufacturing linesProject & Team LeadershipSet priorities and coordinate workloads across maintenance and engineering teamsTrack projects and maintenance activities to ensure timely completionDevelop team members through coaching, mentoring, and performance managementManage vendor relationships and coordinate outside technical support when necessaryWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field10+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environmentStrong background with:High-speed indexing equipmentPick-and-place automationContinuous motion machineryRobotic assembly systemsExperience leading maintenance and engineering teamsStrong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skillsExperience supporting industrialization or new equipment integration projectsProficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or SolidWorksFamiliarity with maintenance systems, SAP, and production reporting toolsNice to HaveUnderstanding of PLC ladder logic and automation controlsExposure to machine vision systemsWhy This Opportunity?Highly automated manufacturing environmentOpportunity to lead impactful reliability and automation initiativesStrong visibility with plant leadershipStable organization with long-term growth potentialExcellent benefits package including:Medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchTuition assistancePaid holidays and PTOParental leave and additional employee support programsQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.