Lead Engineer - Project
Libertyville, IL, US, 60048-3781
Libertyville, IL, US, 60048-3781
We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified
Location: Libertyville
Department: Operations
Summary
Leads and coordinates complex project engineering activities that develop, introduce, transfer, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes and equipment. The role manages capital and process-change projects from concept through qualification and implementation, balancing safety, quality, regulatory, cost, schedule, and operational requirements. Working across functions and locations, the role applies engineering judgment, project management discipline, data analysis, and manufacturing technology expertise to deliver reliable capacity, new product introductions, cost improvements, and production support. The role also provides technical direction, coaching, and project guidance to engineers, technical teams, and external partners.
Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid work environment. Associates are expected to come into the office in Libertyville, IL a minimum of 4 days per week
Responsibilities
- Lead complete engineering projects, including scope definition, planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, budgeting, execution, and closeout.
- Deliver capital, capacity, new product introduction, design transfer, process improvement, cost reduction, automation, and manufacturing support initiatives against agreed milestones and deliverables.
- Develop process and equipment concepts; evaluate alternatives; prepare business and technical justifications; and support capital authorization and supplier selection.
- Manage process changes through applicable change control and stage-gate processes, maintaining accurate technical and project documentation.
- Coordinate design, build, commissioning, factory and site acceptance activities, and process qualification, including relevant specifications, plans, protocols, and reports.
- Partner with Quality and other stakeholders to ensure products, processes, and equipment meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and implement improvements that reduce cycle time, scrap, downtime, inventory cost, and operational risk, using data-based analysis.
- Integrate safety, machine guarding, ergonomics, and risk assessment into equipment and process design and implementation.
- Investigate production and equipment issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable corrective or preventive solutions with Operations and Maintenance.
- Communicate project status, financial performance, milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions to stakeholders and senior leaders using clear metrics.
- Lead cross-functional and cross-geographical teams through direct and indirect influence; coordinate internal support groups, external suppliers, and technology partners.
- Mentor and coach engineers, technicians, and maintenance colleagues by providing technical guidance and sharing expertise.
- Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies and apply relevant solutions to new and existing processes.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
- Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.
- Maintain and analyze data using tools like Excel, SAP, or HRIS systems.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
- Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with company and legal standards.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Lead or support special projects aligned with departmental objectives.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying process improvements or automation opportunities.
- Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Resolve inquiries and issues with professionalism and discretion.
- Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and benefits (where applicable).
- Adhere to company policies, including those related to ADA, data privacy, and ethics.
- Maintain secure handling of sensitive information.
- Support audits and regulatory reporting as needed.
- Vision-setting and alignment with business strategy.
- High-level decision-making and resource allocation.
- Oversight of compliance, risk, and organizational culture.
- Travel frequently, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 15 pounds may be required.
Education & Work Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8-12 years of related experience
Education & Work Preferences
- Master's degree in engineering, project management, manufacturing systems, or a related field.
- Formal project management training or qualification.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and familiarity with applicable quality system and regulatory standards.
- Experience with new product introduction, design transfer, change control, FMEA, design for manufacturability, design of experiments, and statistical analysis.
- Experience with 2D or 3D CAD, industrial automation and controls, robotics, pneumatics, electro-mechanical systems, or continuous-process manufacturing equipment.
- Experience developing automated manufacturing concepts, prototyping proof-of-principle solutions, and managing equipment suppliers or technology partners.
- Experience supporting reliability-centered maintenance, machine troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Demonstrated experience coaching or mentoring technical professionals.
Competencies
- Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
- Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
- Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
- Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
- Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.
Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.
- The anticipated base pay range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
- This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
- The Company’s health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
- The Company’s 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions.
- The Company’s paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status.
- The Company’s additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.
About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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