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CORPORATE ENGINEERING MANAGER

Sterling Engineering, Inc.
IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Job Description

Title : Engineering Team Lead

Location : Elk Grove, IL

Overview :

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Benefits : Medica, dental, vision

Pay : $100-115K

Bonus / Incentives / Stock Options : 10-15% bonus

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Corporate Engineering Manager to lead and oversee engineering teams across multiple manufacturing sites. This role requires a strong background in engineering leadership within the manufacturing industry, with a focus on driving innovation, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing product quality.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing engineering strategies that align with production goals while effectively managing teams, projects, and processes to foster continuous improvement and operational success.

Job Duties :

  • Design and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on precision CNC and grinding.
  • Lead process and equipment improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
  • Conduct research and development to propose innovative product designs and process enhancements.
  • Ensure technical accuracy in project execution and design reviews.
  • Oversee scope, timeline, and cost management for multiple manufacturing projects.
  • Estimate and track project costs, ensuring strong ROI and sound investment justifications.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Handle up to 12 projects simultaneously, with varying levels of involvement across multiple locations.
  • Develop and communicate a clear strategic vision for engineering teams, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Lead a global team across multiple sites, managing approximately 10 direct reports.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth for engineers across diverse locations.
  • Lead product and machinery development from concept to full-scale production.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and market opportunities.
  • Oversee internal and external project execution, ensuring seamless coordination with suppliers and partners.

Qualifications :

  • B.S. in an engineering related field
  • 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment (Metals machining), with at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • Experience with CAD modeling; Solidworks preferred
  • Experience utilizing Project Management software
  • Experience interfacing and coordinating with global teams
  • Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

    Meet Your Recruiter

    Ashley Schmitt

    Technical Recruiter

    Ashley Schmitt is a dedicated and experienced Senior Recruiting Team Lead passionate about empowering individuals through career opportunities. With an impressive track record of 8 years at Sterling, she has significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition and development strategies.

    With a remarkable 12-year career in the field of recruiting, Ashley has garnered a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and trends. She has witnessed the ever-changing job market and thrived in guiding people through its complexities. For Ashley, the most rewarding aspect of recruitment is finding people roles that can genuinely improve their professional lives.

    As a Senior Recruiting Team Lead, Ashley's leadership abilities shine through as she leads her team to excel in their roles. She believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team member's strengths are recognized and utilized to achieve collective success.

    Advice for candidates from Ashley : Reflect on your skill sets and what makes you happy, be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Strengthen your online presence and always be networking!

  • 708-308-6254
  • aschmitt@sterling-engineering.com
  • Connect on LinkedIn
  • As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.

    Salary : $100,000 - $115,000

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