Engineering Manager

Wanted: Talented Engineer with Proven Leadership Skills

Our current growth necessitates adding an experienced design engineer who loves solving problems, designing new products, and keeping projects on track. This role combines hands-on engineering work with team leadership to ensure high-quality results are delivered on time.

We are looking for someone that embodies our core values

· Friendly: You work well with others, are positive, and avoid drama and gossip.

· Tenacious: You set high standards, pursue goals relentlessly, and tackle tough problems with a “never give up” attitude.

· Reliable: You show up, follow through, and can be counted on to meet commitments to the business and customers.

· Innovative: You have an improvement mindset, come up with creative solutions, and embrace change to improve processes and outcomes.

· Collaborative: You contribute to team success, build on others’ ideas, and step in to help when needed.

You will lead and support an engineering team of three. Because our department is small, you will perform day-to-day engineering work while also coordinating and managing the team’s workload.

Periodic travel to Mt. Vernon, IL is required. Hybrid candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to effectively manage teams from a distance.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide hands-on support for engineering projects.

· Lead and coordinate engineering activities including quality assurance, sales support, production support, and product development.

· Facilitate communication between clients/customers and internal engineers to ensure clear understanding of specifications and timelines.

· Ensure projects comply with design requirements, deadlines, and elevator code.

· Review engineering work for technical accuracy.

· Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and standards for the department.

· Stay current on new technologies, materials, and best practices, and evaluate and apply them to improve product lines and production efficiency.

Required Skills & Abilities

· Proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor

· Strong understanding of engineering theory, design criteria, applied math, and physics

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Proven ability to manage time and meet deadlines

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate work effectively

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of ASME 17.1 elevator codes and compliance requirements

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

· 5 years of engineering experience

· 2 years of leadership experience

And yes, we have benefits, which include health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, profit sharing and unlimited fresh fruits and veggies in the breakroom fridge.

If you recognize yourself in the description above, and are energized by this opportunity, we can’t wait to talk to you. Send a cover letter and resume, and tell us why you’re excited to lead a team designing elevators. An actual human will personally review your information and start the conversation.

Address listed is for job-posting visibility in the Springfield market; this role does not report daily to a Springfield office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, IL 62704

Salary : $90,000