Engineering Manager

Systematic Business Consulting; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Employer-Paid Health Insurance

Long-term career opportunities

Collaborative leadership

Job summary

Systematic Business Consulting in Peoria, IL is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented engineering team and drive innovation, quality, and continuous improvement in the design and delivery of complex industrial equipment.

You will lead, mentor, and develop the Engineering Department while managing priorities, resources, and project workloads. Travel to customer sites will be occasional; PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years engineering experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, or related industry.
• 2+ years engineering leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams across multiple projects.
• PE license preferred; SE license a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Engineering Department.
• Manage engineering priorities, resources, and project workloads.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Partner with Sales, Project Management, Production, Procurement, and Installation teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support problem-solving, process improvements, and engineering best practices.
• Promote safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Mentoring team

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Structural/Civil Engineering

Job description

Peoria, IL Area | To $150,000 + Bonus | 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance (Employee)

Are you an experienced engineering leader looking to make an impact with a growing manufacturer? We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented engineering team while driving innovation, quality, and continuous improvement in the design and delivery of complex industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Engineering Department.
• Manage engineering priorities, resources, and project workloads.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Partner with Sales, Project Management, Production, Procurement, and Installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement, value engineering, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support technical problem-solving, process improvements, and engineering best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, structural steel, industrial equipment, or a related industry.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams across multiple projects.
• PE license preferred; SE license is a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites and project locations.

What We Offer

• Salary to $150,000
• Performance Bonus
• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance for Employee
• Stable, growing organization with excellent long-term career opportunities
• Collaborative leadership team and opportunity to make a significant impact