Top 60 Director of engineering Jobs in Naperville Il

Director of Piston Pin Engineering
Amsted Automotive —Geneva, IL
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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14d
Director of Engineering
Molex —Lisle, IL
- $180,000 - $200,000 a year
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Product management
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
14d
Director of Business Development - Liquid Cooling Equipment
Ecolab Inc. —Naperville, IL
- $141,300 - $211,900 a year
- Overtime
- Up to 50% travel
- Engineering
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Director, AI ML Engineering - Remote
UnitedHealth Group —Schaumburg, IL
- $134,600 - $230,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Director of Engineering
Peerless Industries —Aurora, IL
- From $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Office
- 8 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Director Of Engineering
Solina Group —Bolingbrook, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- Travel
Director Engineering
Maker's Pride —Downers Grove, IL
- $141,436 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Director of Engineering
EPIQ DESIGN SOLUTIONS, LLC. —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $200,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Director Engineering Services
Maker's Pride —Downers Grove, IL
- $141,436 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Director of Engineering
PEERLESS INDUSTRIES INC. —Aurora, IL
- From $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- 8 years
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Director, Continuous Improvement
Regal Rexnord —Downers Grove, IL
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- Residential
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
11d
Director of Mechanical Engineering (Building Systems)
Core States Group —Naperville, IL
- $180,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- 8 years
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Director of Engineering
Crestview Management, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Director of Engineering
Marriott Chicago O'Hare —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Regional Director of Engineering - North America
Griffith Foods —Alsip, IL
- $170,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Office
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
1d
Engineering Director
Thales —Aurora, IL
- $179,808 - $229,755 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Director, Operational Excellence
Dover Corporation —Downers Grove, IL
- $170,000 - $205,000 a year
- Remote
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Travel
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance
6d
Director, Technology Development
Molex —Lisle, IL
- $200,000 - $225,000 a year
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Director, New Product Development
Molex —Lisle, IL
- $200,000 - $250,000 a year
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
6d
Project Director-ENG
Zachry Group —Downers Grove, IL
- $183,100 - $231,600 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Director of Piston Pin Engineering

Amsted Automotive -
Geneva, IL

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Job Details

14 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Matching gift program
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Employee stock ownership plan
Opportunities for advancement
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Cost management
Statistics
Customer communication
Manufacturing management
Production data analysis
IATF 16949:2016
Quality control statistical data analysis
Operational management
Statistical Process Control
Six Sigma methodology implementation
Engineering process optimization
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Cost control
Manufacturing facility experience
Team development
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Managing engineering teams
Professional development support
Automotive engineering
Mentoring
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Quality assurance experience within automotive industry
Managing manufacturing teams
Operational excellence initiatives
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Manufacturing company experience
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Project stakeholder communication
Quality control experience within automotive industry
Statistical analysis tools

Full Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Amsted Automotive Group, Piston Pin Business Unit, is looking for a Director of Engineering to provide hands-on leadership driving manufacturing process design, standardization, and continuous improvement. Owns product application engineering, program management, and APQP execution while developing talent, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable gains in quality and efficiency. Shapes engineering strategy and fosters accountability and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team; drive accountability and continuous technical excellence.
Standardize manufacturing processes across all piston pin facilities to eliminate defects and maximize efficiency.
Foster a culture of data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement.
Ensure full compliance with internal standards and external requirements (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
Partner with Quality to resolve process nonconformances and implement robust corrective/preventive actions.
Own business unit APQP, PPAP, and FMEA processes to ensure product and manufacturing process integrity.
Drive process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, global capacity, reduce cost, and eliminate waste.
Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies to increase throughput and reduce variation.
Leverage key operating metrics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and drive performance.
Evaluate emerging technologies and assess applicability to future operations.
Communicate clearly with senior leadership on progress, risks, and strategic opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Leadership and team development: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, mentor, and reorganize teams to improve performance
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required; advanced engineering degree and/or MBA preferred.
Automotive engineering experience: 10–15 years of automotive engineering management experience, preferably in cold forming, heat treating, CNC machining, centerless grinding, metals forming, machining, fabrication, or related manufacturing processes.
Quality systems and core tools: Experience with AIAG and IATF tools, including implementation in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Problem solving and analytics: Strong disciplined critical-thinking skills with an analytical DMAIC approach; experience using statistical process capability methods and tools such as Minitab or other SPC analysis programs.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Results orientation: Proven history of driving continuous improvement and financial improvement projects that deliver measurable business impact
Leadership and integrity: Highest ethical standards, with strong communication skills and the ability to motivate, lead, and develop individuals to perform at their best.
Engineering career progression: Demonstrated career growth in engineering, including experience in manufacturing operations, manufacturing or product design engineering, and/or quality engineering.
Continuous improvement and business impact: Proven history of executing continuous improvement projects related to manufacturing cost control, cost of quality, and product/process standardization, with clear ownership of projects that delivered measurable fiscal impact.
Team building and performance: Demonstrated ability to build teams that achieve stretch results.
Manufacturing process expertise: Familiarity with high-precision metal manufacturing processes such as cold forming, heat treating, CNC machining, centerless grinding, metals forming, machining, or fabrication in a manufacturing environment, not assembly-only operations.
Automotive quality systems: Thorough understanding of the automotive business environment and related quality systems, including ISO/TS standards, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and formal corrective action processes.
Customer and technical communication: Strong customer communication skills, including the ability to deliver technical presentations in support of process execution and business development.
Leadership and travel: Experience managing in a multi-plant business environment and leading teams where English is not the primary language; willingness and ability to travel to all business unit locations, with expected travel of approximately 50% in the first year and 30% in following years.
Language capability: Multilingual fluency preferred, specifically Spanish or Italian.

WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW

This role will require periods of international travel
Candidates must be comfortable getting dirty and working in loud environments

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

We create a supportive environment where employees thrive! With a range of benefits designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us and experience the exceptional perks that make Amsted Automotive a great place to work!

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Benefits
Wellness Reimbursement
Telehealth
Onsite health screenings
Mental health resources
Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

Competitive Salaries
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Annual Bonus Opportunity
401k with Company Match
Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
Life and Disability Insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Parental Leave
14 Annual Company Paid Holidays

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Training Programs
Education Expense Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Pet Insurance and Discount Program
Legal Insurance
Employee Discounts
Recognition and Rewards
Community Involvement
Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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