Strategic Engineering Leader: Product Design & Team Growth

Synectics Inc.

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) benefits

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide strategic and technical leadership for the engineering function. You will oversee projects, establish design standards, drive product innovation, and ensure deliverables meet timelines and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate will mentor a high-performing team, collaborate with customers, production, sales, and other stakeholders, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or active pursuit of licensure required.
  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience including leadership responsibility.
  • Strong proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor).
  • Experience leading technical engineering projects with limited supervision and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain engineering design standards and performance expectations.
  • Lead and oversee engineering personnel to meet timelines and technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with customers to understand equipment requirements and product specs.
  • Drive development of customized and innovative product solutions.
  • Ensure designs are manufacturable, functional, and cost-effective in collaboration with production and sales.
  • Oversee continuous improvement initiatives and integration of new technologies.
  • Develop and maintain systems for project tracking, design review, QA, and documentation.
  • Provide technical direction and manage project risks with sound decisions.
  • Represent engineering in customer, vendor, and industry interactions.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering team members and promote accountability.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic thinking
Communication
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Synectics Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide strategic and technical leadership for the engineering function. You will oversee projects, establish design standards, drive product innovation, and ensure deliverables meet timelines and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate will mentor a high-performing team, collaborate with customers, production, sales, and other stakeholders, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while traveling as needed.

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