Engineering Manager - Manufacturing

Systematic Business Consulting; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Systematic Business Consulting seeks an Engineering Manager to lead an established Engineering Department in a lifting equipment manufacturing environment. You will guide workload planning, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Production, and Installation.

The role emphasizes design leadership, cost optimization, and adherence to OSHA/ASME/industry standards. PE/SE licensure is preferred, and travel to customer facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline is required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in crane manufacturing, heavy equipment, structural steel, industrial equipment or a related industry is required.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership or management experience is required.
• Experience leading design teams and managing multiple engineering projects.
• Familiarity with structural systems and lifting equipment strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred; Structural Engineer (SE) license is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer facilities and job sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the Engineering Department, including workload planning, resource allocation and staff development.
• Oversee engineering designs, calculations, drawings and technical documentation to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance.
• Establish departmental goals, performance standards and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Production, Procurement and Installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance during proposals, project execution, manufacturing and field installation.
• Drive continuous improvement, design optimization, cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Maintain engineering standards and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, CMAA, ASME, AISC and industry requirements.
• Support recruiting, training, mentoring and retention of engineering personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Engineering leadership

Project management

Design review

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Structural/Civil Engineering

Job description

Peoria, IL Area | Direct Hire | Up to $140,000 + Bonus Eligibility

Must be a US Citizen | Sponsorship not offered

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead an established Engineering Department within a lifting equipment manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering leader who enjoys developing teams, driving process improvements, and delivering safe, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring a background in mechanical or structural engineering, along with leadership experience in crane manufacturing, heavy equipment, structural steel or industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the Engineering Department, including workload planning, resource allocation and staff development.


• Oversee engineering designs, calculations, drawings and technical documentation to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance.


• Establish departmental goals, performance standards and engineering best practices.


• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Production, Procurement and Installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.


• Provide technical guidance during proposals, project execution, manufacturing and field installation.


• Drive continuous improvement, design optimization, cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.


• Maintain engineering standards and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, CMAA, ASME, AISC and industry requirements.


• Support recruiting, training, mentoring and retention of engineering personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline is required.


• 5+ years of engineering experience in crane manufacturing, heavy equipment, structural steel, industrial equipment or a related industry is required.


• 2+ years of engineering leadership or management experience is required.


• Experience leading design teams and managing multiple engineering projects.


• Familiarity with structural systems and lifting equipment strongly preferred.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred; Structural Engineer (SE) license is a plus.


• Must be a U.S. citizen.


• Ability to travel occasionally to customer facilities and job sites.