Engineering Manager

Elevator Services Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Relocation package

Job summary

A leading elevator solutions firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee a skilled engineering team in Chicago. This hands-on role includes leading diverse engineering functions, ensuring project specifications and deadlines are met, and maintaining compliance with elevator codes. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of leadership experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. This position requires proficiency with AutoCAD and strong problem-solving skills, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading an engineering team.
• Strong understanding of engineering theory and design criteria.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of an engineering team.
• Leads quality assurance, sales support, and product development.
• Facilitates communication among clients and engineers.

Skills

Strong knowledge of elevator codes and compliance requirements

Excellent problem-solving skills

Proficient with AutoCAD software

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ILLINOIS. RELOCATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON-SITE AND RELOCATE FOR THE POSITION.

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.