Design Engineering Manager

Engineering Design Manager
Location: On-site – Elgin, IL
Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base + 10% bonus
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic design leader to take the reins of our engineering design function.
This isn’t just about managing CAD files—it’s about owning design architecture, modernizing systems, and building scalable processes that directly impact product quality, cost, and innovation.
This role will lead a small but high-performing team in developing complex capital equipment systems, aligning design with evolving business priorities, and setting a long-term roadmap for engineering excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing
● Lead all aspects of engineering design, from vision to execution
● Establish and refine design standards, processes, and documentation
● Oversee concepting, development, and validation of mechanical and electrical systems
● Own and evolve the design architecture strategy for grinding system products
● Drive CAD system optimization and ERP-integrated BOM workflows
● Align design strategy with Sales, Ops, Supply Chain, and Quality to meet market
demands
● Build, mentor, and develop a high-performance engineering team
● Monitor industry trends and tools—be a driver of innovation, not just a follower
● Manage budgets, timelines, technical documentation, and strategic investments related
to design

● Serve as the technical escalation point and design quality gatekeeper


What We’re Looking For
● Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
● 7–10 years of engineering experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership capacity
● Deep technical fluency in design fundamentals, physics, and mechanical/electrical
systems
● Experience designing and leading projects in capital equipment, machinery, or industrial
systems
● Proven track record of delivering complex systems on-time, on-budget, and to spec
● Strong understanding of CAD, PDM, ERP, and BOM workflows
● Comfort with both strategic design architecture and hands-on troubleshooting
● Clear, confident communicator with the ability to align stakeholders across departments
● Bonus points for Lean, DFM/A, or continuous improvement experience


Perks & Benefits
● Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus
● Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance options
● 11 paid holidays + vacation time
● 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5%
● Stable, growing company with room to evolve your role