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The NPD Engineering Supervisor will oversee a small team of Mechanical/NPD Engineers at our client's manufacturing site based near Wheaton, IL. The NPD Engineering Lead will be heavily focused on leading the Engineering of new products and requires a skilled technical designer & project leader, but also someone with a strong aptitude and desire to lead and develop the skills of othersClient DetailsOur client is a leading, global manufacturer of industrial machinery, serving a strong customer base spanning a variety of industries. The company has a high-growth mindset from top to bottom, and because of efforts to run more LEAN and adopt/embrace new technologies & practices in manufacturing, they are forecasting impressive growthDescriptionLead & develop a team of Mechanical/NPD Engineers - evaluate and develop performance, provide training & feedbackWork in 3D modeling software to develop new productsLead NPD efforts for specific product lines, delegating tasks and serving as point person for collaboration between other departments internallyServe as technical point of contact for customersPerform testing and analyses to ensure top product quality - FEA, FMEAProfileBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required5+ years' experience in an NPD/Mechanical Design Engineering role with supervisory/managerial dutiesBackground in an industrial/metals manufacturing setting - knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, and/or stamping processesStrong proficiency in SolidWorks/other 3D CAD softwareExperience working cross-functionally with other internal & external stakeholders to drive project completionExcellent project management skills with proven track record of meeting deadlines and budgetsExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsJob OfferBase salary $110,000 - $145,000 depending on level of experienceAnnual 15% bonus incentive in company's manager tier - paid out 20+% last year3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time2 floating holidays & 12 company holidays401k matchPension PlanHealth coverage through BCBSMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.