Engineering Manager

Yetter Co; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health, dental, vision, &

Prescription insurance

Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays

401(k) with profit sharing

Company-paid life insurance and short/

Job summary

Yetter Manufacturing in Macomb, IL is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team, develop people, drive product innovation, and manage complex projects in a manufacturing environment.

You will oversee product design, prototype testing, and engineering support for manufacturing operations, while coordinating with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other departments to enable successful new product introductions. Office-based with travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• Progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership of personnel, projects, and initiatives.
• Strong project management, budgeting, planning, and resource allocation skills.
• Experience leading, motivating, coaching, and developing teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of agricultural equipment, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with product development, prototype testing, and manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with CREO design software and the ability to create and review engineering drawings and specifications.
• Microsoft Office and other applicable software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leadership across all departments.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, establishing priorities and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development opportunities.
• Oversee product design, development, prototype testing, and engineering support for manufacturing operations.
• Manage project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling for timely, cost-effective completion.
• Monitor progress, identify challenges, and adjust plans to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing and other departments on new product development.
• Provide technical expertise for complex engineering and manufacturing challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Communicate project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Planning

Resource allocation

Leadership and coaching

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering

Related field degree

Tools

CREO

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yetter Manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in Macomb, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional who enjoys developing people, leading product innovation, managing complex projects, and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, establishing departmental priorities, responsibilities, and performance expectations
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, training, and professional development opportunities
• Oversee product design, development, prototype testing, and engineering support for manufacturing operations
• Manage project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion
• Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and adjust plans to meet deadlines and business objectives
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other departments to support new product development and introductions
• Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support for complex engineering and manufacturing challenges
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, productivity, and cost-effectiveness
• Communicate project updates, priorities, and progress to leadership and stakeholders
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
• Progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including demonstrated experience leading engineering personnel, projects, and departmental initiatives
• Strong project management, budgeting, planning, and resource allocation skills
• Experience leading, motivating, coaching, and developing
• Strong technical knowledge of agricultural equipment, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of product development, prototype testing, and manufacturing operations
• Proficiency with CREO design software and the ability to create and review engineering drawings and specifications
• Microsoft Office, and other applicable software
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leadership across all departments.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening

Role Specifics

• First Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Primarily office-based with regular interaction in production, R&D, and testing environments
• Occasional travel between facilities and field-testing locations
• Self-motivated and capable of leading multiple projects, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines

Why Join Yetter?

It’s not just a job when you join Yetter Manufacturing - it’s a career. We offer opportunities to develop new skills, grow professionally and advance within our Company. Our commitment to quality and continuous improvement means you’ll take pride in the products you help create every day.

As a family-owned business, we know our employees are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including:

• Company-paid health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
• Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Safety footwear and eyewear reimbursements
• And more!

Yetter is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.