Lead, Power Transmission Engineering (Gears)
Lead the team shaping our next-generation gear solutions
Join us in Elmhurst, IL to guide a talented engineering group focused on designing and optimizing gear systems that power our products. You’ll operate at the intersection of people leadership, technical decision-making, and cross-functional execution.
Your impact
- Own the delivery of high-quality gear system designs by coaching, mentoring, and unblocking a team of engineers.
- Translate business objectives into executable plans; manage schedules, budgets, and resources to finish on time and on target.
- Partner with product design, manufacturing, and operations to integrate gear solutions into complete product architectures.
- Implement continuous improvement to boost performance and streamline manufacturing.
- Run performance reviews and provide clear growth feedback.
- Stay current on gear technologies and industry trends to inform decisions.
- Nurture a collaborative, innovative engineering culture.
What you’ll need to succeed
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MS preferred.
- 5+ years in engineering with 2+ years in a people-management role.
- Deep knowledge of gear design, analysis, and manufacturing.
- Proven history of taking products from concept through launch.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
- Hands-on proficiency with CAD and engineering analysis tools.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Tools you’ll touch
- ERP Software
- CAD and analysis applications
Benefits
- 401k
- Health and Life Insurance
- Vision and Dental
- STD
Where you’ll work
Elmhurst, IL
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