Engineering Manager

Location: Peoria, Illinois Salary Range: $125,000 – $175,000 | Salary Grade 30 Schedule: Full-time | Exempt

Join our team as an

Engineering Manager

! Are you a strategic leader with a passion for engineering excellence? Do you thrive on driving innovation, optimizing operations, and leading high-performing teams? If so, we want YOU to bring your expertise and vision to our organization!

What You'll Do

- ✅ Lead and oversee the entire engineering program for the company.

- ✅ Establish project priorities, timelines, and ensure on-time completion.

- ✅ Manage capital projects from concept through execution, including feasibility studies, design, budgeting, and vendor oversight.

- ✅ Troubleshoot existing systems and develop cost-effective solutions to operational challenges.

- ✅ Partner with the General Manager on strategic projects, construction, and repairs.

- ✅ Set department goals, processes, and preventive systems to maximize performance.

- ✅ Monitor plant equipment and operations, minimizing downtime and identifying improvement opportunities.

- ✅ Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team - fostering professional growth and strong performance.

- ✅ Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the department.

- ✅ Conduct on-site inspections and provide innovative, proactive engineering solutions.

- ✅ Ensure compliance with safety policies, company standards, and regulatory requirements.

- ✅ Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).

Experience:

10–15 years in engineering, maintenance, or project management within a large industrial/manufacturing setting.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of engineering systems and principles.

- Capital expenditure and project management expertise, including budgeting, cost tracking, and vendor management.

- Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and reporting tools.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

- Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems. Mindset: Strategic thinker, adaptable to changing conditions, proactive leader who can balance big-picture goals with hands-on problem solving.

Physical & Working Conditions

- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

- Exposure to loud environments, mechanical equipment, and varying conditions (indoor/outdoor).

- Requires close, distance, and color vision, plus ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Us?

We believe in investing in our people and creating a workplace where you can thrive. Here's what you can expect:

Comprehensive Benefits

– Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability, and employee assistance program (EAP). ️

Generous Paid Time Off

– Vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.

Retirement Plans

– 401(k) with company match.

Career Growth

– Opportunities for advancement and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us engineer the future of our company!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.