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Affiliated Recruiters Network
Harvard, IL (In Person)
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Engineering Manager at Affiliated Recruiters Network Engineering Manager at Affiliated Recruiters Network in Harvard, Illinois Posted in 14 days ago.
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Senior Engineering Manager Near Harvard, Illinois Our client is a smaller yet growing manufacturer of custom engineered metal products. With strong demand and a healthy backlog extending well into 2027, they are adding a Senior Engineering Manager to help lead the next phase of growth and operational excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead both engineering and fabrication functions to the next level. The successful candidate will oversee a team responsible for estimating, design, structural engineering, and project execution while also providing leadership oversight and support to fabrication/welding/assembly operations. The organization has recently undergone significant leadership changes and is investing in people, processes, and continuous improvement. This role will play a key part in helping shape the future of the business. Key Responsibilities- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team including design, estimating, and others.
- Provide oversight and support to fabrication operations through an existing shop supervisor
- Improve engineering workflows, design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA), communication, scheduling, and accountability
- Partner closely with senior leadership on operational improvements and growth initiatives
- Mentor newer team members while leveraging the knowledge of experienced staff
- Support continuous improvement efforts/efficiency efforts across engineering and manufacturing functions
- Ensure engineering quality, customer satisfaction, and on-time project completion Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
- Experience leading engineering teams within custom manufacturing/ engineered-to-order environments
- Strong understanding of design engineering, project execution, and manufacturing operations
- Ability to lead both experienced professionals and developing talent
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Strong business outlook with backlog extending into 2027
- Highly visible leadership position
- Opportunity to influence company direction and culture
- Direct interaction with executive leadership
- Smaller organization where your contributions make an immediate impact
- Stable, growing engineered products business Local candidates are strongly preferred.