Top 81 Engineering team leader Jobs in Portage, In

Engineering Facilities Manager
Dakkota Integrated Systems —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Project Manager
Newmark —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Plant Manager
DSJ Global —Valparaiso, IN
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Business Administration
- Senior level
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Reliability Engineer
Manpower Engineering —East Chicago, IN
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Manufacturing
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Reliability Engineer
Manpower Engineering —East Chicago, IN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Manufacturing
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Process Safety Engineer
NuFarm —Chicago Hts, IL
- $110,900 - $150,000 a year
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- 10 years
- Health insurance
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Sr. Director of Engineering - Northeast & Midwest
Integrated Power Services —Thornton, IL
- $200,000 - $225,000 a year
- Up to 50% travel
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Manufacturing Operations Manager
Fuchs Lubricants —Harvey, IL
- $125,000 - $140,000 a year
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
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Engineering Specialist-Tool & Die
Ford Motor Company —Chicago Heights, IL
- $86,600 - $166,200 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Engineering Project Manager II
United States Steel Corporation —Gary, IN
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Formulation Production Manager
NuFarm —Chicago Hts, IL
- $95,200 - $121,300 a year
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
Production Engineer Co-op
Toyota Heavy Duty —East Chicago, IN
- $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Internship
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) matching
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Lean Project Manager
DYNATECT MANUFACTURING INC —Valparaiso, IN
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Engineering
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Engineering Specialist-Dimension Controls
Ford Motor Company —Chicago, IL
- $115,500 - $218,100 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Production Manager - 4th Shift
TRADEBE —East Chicago, IN
- 5 years
- Engineering
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Systems Engineering Leader I
Johnson Controls —Calumet City, IL
- $91,200 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 8 years
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Project Manager
Orbital Engineering, Inc. —Hammond, IN
- $120,000 - $180,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Office
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Controls Engineer
Southlake Automation —Merrillville, IN
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Opportunities for advancement
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Engineering Program Facilitator
Project Syncere —Chicago, IL
- $22.50 - $24.50 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
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Senior Water Resources Project Manager
HNTB Corporation —Valparaiso, IN
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Mentoring

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Engineering Facilities Manager

Dakkota Integrated Systems -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$110,000 - $130,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

CAD software
Computer operation
Manufacturing management
Microsoft Excel
Manufacturing facility experience
Driver's License
Managing engineering teams
Managing manufacturing teams
Industrial equipment
Productivity software
Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description

The role

We are seeking a strategic, hands‑on Engineer Facility Manager to lead all engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations across our manufacturing site. This role is accountable for ensuring equipment reliability, optimizing processes, and maintaining facility infrastructure to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. The ideal candidate is an innovative, data‑driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical growth.

This position is based on-site at our Chicago, IL facility and reports to the Plant Manager as part of the Plant Operations team.

What You’ll Do

Overall Leadership

Provide strategic direction and oversight for Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, ensuring all manufacturing equipment, tooling, processes, and site facilities are effectively maintained and optimized.
Lead all activities related to facilities management, including building systems, grounds, utilities, and janitorial services.

Safety & Compliance

Champion a Safety-First culture by ensuring all engineering and maintenance activities comply with safety standards and by driving continuous reduction and elimination of accidents and incidents in line with company objectives.
Ensure full compliance with company emergency evacuation guidelines and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Department Management

Manage departmental staffing, performance, budgets, KOIs, and resource planning to meet or exceed organizational expectations.
Oversee quoting activities, ensuring accurate and timely cost estimates.
Conduct employee performance evaluations and establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all team members.
Build and strengthen engineering and maintenance capability by developing skills, fostering teamwork, and driving effective communication across teams and departments.

Maintenance & Operations

Ensure the execution of all preventive maintenance activities, manual operations drills, and equipment readiness routines.
Maintain the technical skill base required to support facility operations and ongoing production needs.

Launch Readiness & Program Execution

Lead cross‑functional teams through the Launch Readiness process as defined in BOS procedures.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, Materials, Quality, Program Management, and Product Engineering.
- Review all deliverables in detail, verify progress through physical validation, and escalate or support as needed to drive accountability and ensure readiness.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and hands-on leadership to remove barriers and ensure successful program execution.
Ensure full departmental engagement in new program development, including process design, tooling, capital planning, equipment setup/debug, and validation to meet customer specifications, cycle times, and quality requirements.

Engineering Change Management (ECM)

Oversee Engineering Change Management for new and existing programs, ensuring alignment on quoting, costing, planning, and execution of changes.

Product & Process Development

Drive product and process development activities to ensure production feasibility within ergonomics, safety, timing, budget, cost, performance, and quality requirements.
Strengthen Launch Readiness through lessons learned and continuous improvement integration.

Continuous Improvement

Lead or participate in CI initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, throughput, and cost performance across the plant.
Keep team members informed on emerging technologies, tools, and best practices that improve project execution and operational performance.

Documentation & Additional Duties

Ensure proper documentation of all engineering, maintenance, and facilities activities.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of management experience in an automotive manufacturing environment with progressive leadership responsibilities. Preferably within Just-In-Time (JIT) assembly and sequencing operations.
Experience with direct oversight of a CMMS and its performance.
Proven Engineering Management experience, including strong working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem‑solving skills.
Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project, with solid general computer literacy.
Skilled in motion/time study methodologies, including MOPATs, MOST, and/or Timer‑Pro.
Hands‑on experience with industrial automation, including robotics, conveyors, DC fastening systems, and automated equipment.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop teams and drive results.

Health, Safety, Physical & Travel Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and move freely throughout office and manufacturing
Capable of performing standard computer-based work for extended periods.
Occasional travel required 20%.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Life at Dakkota

Our success is rooted in meaningful relationships and a culture that feels like family. We champion compassion, respect, and work-life balance, while supporting each team member’s personal and professional growth. Through ongoing development, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, we empower our people to thrive both at work and in life.

The pay range for this role is $110,000 – $130,000 per year. This role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. The pay range listed for this position represents a good-faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and location. This range is subject to change in the future and does not guarantee a specific salary.

Our benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

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Experience

Required

5 year(s): • Minimum 5 years of management experience in an automotive manufacturing environment with progressive leadership responsibilities. Preferably within Just-In-Time (JIT) assembly and sequencing operations.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better

Skills

Required

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Auto CAD Skills

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Required

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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engineering team leader jobs in portage, in

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Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Process Safety Engineer

Sr. Director of Engineering - Northeast & Midwest

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Engineering Specialist-Tool & Die

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Formulation Production Manager

Production Engineer Co-op

Lean Project Manager

Engineering Specialist-Dimension Controls

Production Manager - 4th Shift

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Engineering Program Facilitator

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