Director of Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineering

Director of Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineering

Base pay range : $120,000.00 / hr - $180,000.00 / hr

Lead Engineering at the Cutting Edge of Precision Manufacturing. At Geremarie Corporation in Lake Zurich, Illinois, we engineer and machine complex aluminum components for high-performance markets—marine, aerospace, medical, defense, and commercial equipment. Our fully automated, vertically integrated facility brings every stage of production in-house, enabling speed, consistency, and tight-tolerance quality. As part of the Patrick Industries family, we combine entrepreneurial drive with the strength of a global manufacturer. Join a team that elevates innovation, automation, and craftsmanship.

What you'll own

• Leadership of the engineering function—strategy, people, process, and performance.
• Customer collaboration to design, prototype, and program new products.
• Creation of process documentation and production-ready handoffs.
• Continuous improvement across existing product lines and manufacturing efficiency.
• Hands-on design / programming using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and GibbsCAM.
• Rapid resolution of design-related production issues.
• Cross-functional partnership to deliver on product launch and throughput goals.
• Coaching, developing, and supervising a high-performing engineering team.
• Compliance leadership for safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Use of Global Shop ERP for documentation, training, and operational visibility.

What you'll bring

Preferred

Compensation & benefits

Base salary range : $120,000–$180,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary within, above, or below this range based on education, training, experience, achievements, business needs, and location.

About Our Culture

We value builders and problem-solvers who turn ideas into reliable, manufacturable products. If you're energized by continuous improvement and want to lead an expert team where precision meets purpose, we'd love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Should you require additional assistance, please call 847-540-1154

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