Job Title: Engineer Facility Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full Time, Direct Hire
Expected hours per week: 40
Schedule: 8am-5pm
Pay: $120K-130K/yr
Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Engineer Facility Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and facility operations at our manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, optimizing processes, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment.
This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and plays a key leadership role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
- Lead Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities functions across the plant
- Oversee all equipment, tooling, processes, and facility infrastructure
- Manage building systems, utilities, grounds, and janitorial services
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and maintain a Safety-First culture
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
- Drive continuous reduction of workplace incidents
Team & Department Management
- Manage staffing, budgets, KPIs, and resource planning
- Develop and mentor engineering and maintenance teams
- Conduct performance evaluations and build team capability
Maintenance & Reliability
- Ensure execution of preventive maintenance programs
- Maintain equipment readiness and uptime
- Support ongoing production needs with strong technical oversight
Launch & Program Execution
- Lead cross-functional teams through new program launches
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams
- Ensure equipment, processes, and tooling are ready for production
Engineering & Process Improvement
- Oversee Engineering Change Management (ECM) activities
- Drive process improvements and cost optimization
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, efficiency, throughput)
Documentation & Reporting
- Ensure accurate documentation of engineering and maintenance activities
- Provide reporting on performance, progress, and improvements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
- 5+ years of engineering leadership experience in automotive manufacturing
- Experience in JIT assembly and sequencing operations preferred
- Strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
- Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance tracking
- Hands-on experience with:
- Industrial automation (robotics, conveyors, fastening systems)
- Equipment installation and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent problem-solving and technical aptitude
- Data-driven decision making
- Effective cross-functional communication
- Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma background preferred)
Work Environment & Requirements
- On-site role in a manufacturing facility
- Ability to walk the plant floor and work in both office and production settings
- Up to 20% travel required
- Valid driver’s license required
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead critical plant operations
- High-visibility role reporting to Plant leadership
- Drive impact across safety, quality, and productivity
- Be part of a team focused on innovation and continuous improvement