Engineering Manager

Aegis Worldwide; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match + annual 401

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and holidays

Vacation purchase program

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in Park Ridge, IL to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on new product development and ongoing improvements in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will mentor engineers, drive process improvements, and partner with manufacturing and quality to ensure design standards and timely project delivery. This hands‑on leadership role emphasizes accountability and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (Electrical or Aerospace Engineering will also be considered)
• 10+ years of engineering experience
• 2+ years of engineering leadership or people management experience
• Experience within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong background in product development, engineering design, and manufacturing support
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve engineering processes, product quality, and development speed.
• Champion a "go and see" leadership style by spending time with the team on the manufacturing floor, understanding challenges firsthand, and providing meaningful support.
• Establish, maintain, and improve engineering design standards while promoting best practices and lessons learned.
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, and project priorities to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, operations, and global engineering teams to successfully execute projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership experience

Engineering leadership

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Aerospace/manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This opportunity is within a globally recognized engineering and manufacturing organization that develops highly engineered electromechanical products used in mission-critical aerospace applications. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives in a hands‑on leadership role, enjoys developing people, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence engineering strategy, mentor a talented team, and help bring innovative products from concept to production, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Engineering Manager, you'll lead a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting new product development and ongoing product improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Success in this role comes from being a visible leader, building strong relationships with your team, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a team of engineers through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve engineering processes, product quality, and development speed.
• Champion a "go and see" leadership style by spending time with the team on the manufacturing floor, understanding challenges firsthand, and providing meaningful support.
• Establish, maintain, and improve engineering design standards while promoting best practices and lessons learned.
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, and project priorities to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, operations, and global engineering teams to successfully execute projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (Electrical or Aerospace Engineering will also be considered)
• 10+ years of engineering experience
• 2+ years of engineering leadership or people management experience
• Experience within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong background in product development, engineering design, and manufacturing support
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a stable, global organization with a collaborative, team-focused culture
• Influence both engineering strategy and team development
• Work in a highly visible leadership role with opportunities to make a lasting impact
• Be part of an organization that values integrity, accountability, continuous learning, and servant leadership
• Collaborate with both local and international engineering teams on exciting new product initiatives
• Base Salary: $140,000–$181,000, depending on experience
• 401(k) with company match plus additional annual company contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Vacation purchase program

If you're an engineering leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and making an impact within a highly engineered manufacturing environment, we'd love to connect with you.