Engineering Manager

North Chicago, IL 60064

Posted: 04/17/2025 Industry: Chemical Engineering Job Number: 27.24JM Pay Rate: $120,000 - $145,000 Remote: On-Site Experience: Mid-Senior Level

Job Description

A global chemical manufacturing company has an opening for an Engineering Manager at their 150-person facility in the northern suburbs of Chicago. This Engineering Manager will manage the Capex budget and oversee capital projects, as well as maintenance. This person will work closely with HSE and CI. Leadership experience is a key to this hire.

Engineering Manager/Technical Manager/Maintenance Manager/Capital Projects Manager/chemicals/engineering/

As the Engineering Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Managing a capex budget of $3M-$6M and a maintenance budget
  • Oversee all capital projects onsite
  • Stay informed of and support all SHE standards and regulations
  • Provide technical expertise for projects
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team

Salary: $120,000 - $145K + 15% bonus potential

Benefits: Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave

Job Code: 27.25JM

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Job Requirements

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

  • BS Engineering – Chemical, Industrial, maybe others
  • 7-10 years of manufacturing experience, with people management experience
  • Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations is a plus
  • Class 1, Division 1 experience is a plus
  • Batch process experience is preferred
  • Liquids processing is also a plus; powder processing is also relevant
  • Experience with risk assessments and regulatory compliance

Salary: $120,000 - $145K + 15% bonus potential

Benefits: Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave

Job Code: 27.25JM

#LI-JM3

 

Engineering Manager/Technical Manager/Maintenance Manager/Capital Projects Manager/chemicals/engineering/

Meet Your Recruiter

Jennifer Mooberry
Technical Recruiter

I am a Technical Recruiter in the Chemical Engineering division at CPS. I recruit and place chemical engineers nationally with our clients who are chemical manufacturers, food & beverage companies, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical companies. 

I thoroughly enjoy working with my client companies and my candidates, and making a connection that is mutually beneficial. I love what I do!

I have been with CPS since 2011 and I genuinely value the culture we share. We are big enough that we have depth in our markets and tenure, but we maintain our sense of family. 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time my family. 

 

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