Engineering Manager, Mechanical Design & Applications

Rheo Engineering; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Rheo Engineering in Peoria, IL is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Application Engineering team, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality designs for powder handling systems used in medicine production.

The role requires 7+ years in design/mechanical engineering and 3+ years in people leadership, with CAD/CAM and ERP experience. This onsite position offers relocation assistance and a structured leadership path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related engineering field
• 7+ years of design or mechanical engineering experience
• 3+ years in a people leadership, team lead, or engineering management role
• Demonstrated experience translating customer or application requirements into manufacturable product designs

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Application Engineering team — setting priorities, managing workload, and supporting hiring, performance management, and career growth
• Own the engineering workflow that translates customer requirements into manufacturable, applied product designs and solutions
• Manage engineering project prioritization and the on-time delivery of engineering deliverables
• Review and approve designs, calculations, and drawings for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with specifications
• Partner with Sales and Business Development to scope customer applications, assess feasibility, and provide technical input to quotes and proposals
• Interface with Project Managers and customers on technical requirements, design reviews, and problem resolution
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to keep designs producible and cost-effective
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, design processes, and documentation practices
• Own the engineering change process (ECOs) and design configuration control
• Ensure all engineering work complies with the quality system and applicable laws, standards, and regulations
• Serve as the senior technical authority and escalation point, personally owning design decisions on the most complex customer applications
• Drive continuous improvement in design tools, methods, and cycle time
• Track and report engineering metrics and team performance to the Director of Engineering
• Stay current on emerging design technology, materials, and methods, and apply the relevant advancements to Rheo’s processes
• Take on other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

People Leadership

Communication

Ownership

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Competitive Drive

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Epicor Kinetic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rheo Engineering in Peoria, IL is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Application Engineering team, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality designs for powder handling systems used in medicine production.

The role requires 7+ years in design/mechanical engineering and 3+ years in people leadership, with CAD/CAM and ERP experience. This onsite position offers relocation assistance and a structured leadership path.