Engineering Manager - Aerospace Machining

Engineering Manager – High Precision Machining (TekPro Search)TekPro is partnered with a well-funded, high-growth precision machining company in the Chicago market seeking an Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering, programming, and process optimization across a complex contract manufacturing environment. This is a perfect role for an entrepreneurial-minded, high-performing Engineering Manager who can bring structure and leadership to a team known for it's advanced engineering and programming talent.What You'll Do• Lead manufacturing engineering team across high-precision CNC machining, grinding, and complex assemblies• Own tooling, process development, programming strategy, and industrial engineering initiatives• Drive process improvement, cost reduction, and throughput optimization across the shop• Partner with operations leadership to align engineering with production goals and schedules• Implement new technologies (automation, advanced manufacturing methods) to scale output• Standardize processes, improve documentation, and strengthen design → build → test feedback loop• Manage multiple projects, capital equipment, and engineering resourcesWhat We're Looking For• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related• 10–15+ years in machining-heavy manufacturing (CNC, grinding, tight tolerance environments)• Leadership experience managing manufacturing or process engineering teams• Strong background in tooling, programming, and process optimization• Experience with value engineering, cost reduction, and continuous improvement• Entrepreneurial mindset, career-driven, wants to grow with a scaling businessWhy This Role• High-growth company with strong financial backing and real investment in operations• Opportunity to build and scale engineering infrastructure, not just maintain it• Visible leadership role with direct impact on production and company growth• Clean runway for advancement into senior leadershipResumes can also be e-mailed to Ross at