We’re looking for a Manufacturing & Maintenance Manager! Join us at SyBridge Technologies and leverage your expertise to make a real difference!

Corporate Profile

SyBridge Technologies is at the forefront of technology-enabled design, prototyping, and manufacturing solutions for complex, high-precision parts. Our mission is to revolutionize how parts are designed and manufactured, making the process simpler and faster through advanced technology. As North America's largest injection molding tooling platform and the leading private on-demand digital manufacturer, we're driven by our cutting-edge AI/ML technology and a team of top-tier software engineers, computational geometry experts, and data scientists. Backed by Crestview Partners and built on 15 strategic acquisitions, SyBridge is a powerhouse of innovation and growth. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, we operate across 18 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Discover more at [www.SyBridge.com](http://www.SyBridge.com).

About Crestview Partners

Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations, and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in industrials, media, and financial services. For more information, please visit [www.crestview.com](http://www.crestview.com).

Position Summary

The Manufacturing & Maintenance Manager at SyBridge Technologies plays a pivotal role in overseeing both engineering processes and the maintenance of production equipment. This dual role ensures optimal manufacturability of engineering designs while maintaining equipment reliability to support efficient production operations. The focus is on continuous improvement, ensuring that processes and equipment meet both internal standards and customer requirements. This role involves close collaboration with design, production, and maintenance teams to optimize workflows, reduce downtime, and deliver high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Management

• • Evaluate the manufacturability of engineering designs and provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
  • Review designs at key stages—Job Kick-off, Internal Preliminary, Intermediate Design, and Build Plan—to ensure alignment with production goals.
  • Develop and document manufacturing best practices, incorporating them into designs and production processes.
  • Collaborate with mold-making and machining teams to address issues, provide technical support, and drive corrective actions.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
  • Offer engineering support during production, troubleshooting issues to minimize disruptions and ensure timely resolutions.

Maintenance Management

• • Lead maintenance operations, ensuring equipment is properly maintained to reduce downtime and meet production schedules.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for critical machinery and tools.
  • Collaborate with production teams to ensure that equipment issues are quickly identified and resolved.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers for equipment repairs and upgrades.
  • Monitor key maintenance metrics and performance indicators to drive improvements in equipment reliability.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards related to equipment use and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance management, or a related field.
• Strong background in mold making, machining operations, or production equipment maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of engineering design software (e.g., Catia V5) and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause analysis.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
  
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities

Join us at SyBridge Technologies and be a part of a team that's shaping the future of manufacturing!

Our Commitment to You

SyBridge Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We are committed to the attitude of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SyBridge are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SyBridge encourages applicants of all ages.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Commission, SyBridge Technologies Inc. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform SyBridge Technologies Inc. Human Resources staff of the nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your accommodation and inclusion.