Design & Engineering Manager

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job SummaryGeneral Purpose: Responsible for managing a team of Engineering & Design employees to ensure that cost, quality and delivery targets are met.Principal Accountabilities:Provide technical direction to Engineering & Design teams.Oversee resources budgeting, allocation, review and approval.Track projects and progress through regular reviews. Develop dashboards and reports, which accurately measure progress, identify potential technical problems, and implement timely corrective actions to ensure that revenue commitments are met. Participate in tool design and feasibility technical reviews.Aid and guide in the development of product designs from proposal to delivery.Provide technical support to customer and Sales team.Implement appropriate HR Strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.Provide technical direction through mold debug.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.9 years of engineering experience, including supervision.Demonstrates expert functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills. Demonstrates detailed expertise in very complex functional/technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areasSolid knowledge of injection molding.Demonstrated ability to develop talent as a key element of executing operational business plans.Provides strategic leadership for the function and the site. PreferredMaster’s Degree or MBAMF15What you'll receive for the great work you provide:Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition Reimbursement Application Deadline:Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.Job Posting Start Date 08-07-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-07-2026 The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.$146,700.00 USD - $201,700.00 USD AnnualJob CategoryProduction EngineeringIs Sponsorship Available?NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).SummaryLocation: USA, IL, Buffalo GroveType: Full time