Engineering Manager

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ILLINOIS. RELOCATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THS POSITION. ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON-SITE AND RELOCATE FOR THE POSIITON. The Engineering Manager will oversee and coordinate the daily operations of a highly skilled engineering team while ensuring company objectives and goals are met.

Job Summary

This person would be responsible for leading 3-4 employees and will directly oversee the engineering department. This is a hands-on role, and the engineering manager will perform the following duties:

• Provides hands-on support with engineering project requirements.
• Leads and coordinates various engineering functions and operations including quality assurance, sales support, production support, and development of new and existing product lines.
• Facilitates communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
• Ensures projects comply with specifications, timelines, and elevator code.
• Reviews work and projects for technical accuracy.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency. Required Skills/Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of elevator codes and compliance requirements.
• Must have prior experience working in accordance with ASME 17.1 elevator codes and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Innovative with a “think outside the box” mentality.
• Proficient with utilizing AutoCAD software
• Thorough understanding of engineering theory and design criteria.
• Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience leading an engineering team.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.

Compensation

and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Relocation Package.