Engineering Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPrice Engineering, a SunSource company, specializes inengineered custom products and solutionsthrough engineering resource management, research, planning and development in the areas ofhydraulics, pneumatics, automation and electrical systems. Job Description The Engineering Manager has the overall responsibility for managing the Hydraulic, Automation, and Electrical engineering team of Price Engineering with a primary focus on Fluid Power Systems. The EM has responsibility for coordinating customer quotations for engineered systems, managing the design and build process and overseeing the systems group organization, process and procedures. The EM will have direct customer involvement with the Outside Sales group of Price Engineering for application engineering and quotations.This also includes the documentation, manufacturability, and testing of standard and custom systems. This will require a thorough understanding and documentation of engineering processes and a focus on process improvement to ensure our system designs are accurately and appropriately documented. Responsibilities include planning, analyzing and evaluating various phases of engineering programs and procedures for both design and manufacture. Review recommendations for designs and methods as well as equipment purchases. Provides engineering consultation as requested. Works with executive and sales management to meet organizational objectives for fluid power engineering activities. Involved with the appropriate staffing of the fluid power engineering department including recruitment, hiring, coaching, training, and development.Essential Job Functions & Performance Standards Receive, review, and assign engineering RFQ’s with the engineering team for fluid power systems design.Develop and improve general department processesCoordinate and oversee and scheduling of engineers for quoting and designing of fluid power systems.Review, clarify, define, and communicate specifications of fluid power systems on RFQ’s as submitted by our clients and our sales team.Assist and coordinate any FMEA and PPAP activities that may be needed for select projects and standard platforms.Develop/clarify procedures and documentation for system run-offs and testing.Assist with project timeline management to meet client objectives.Meet as needed with customers and sales team to review requirements on engineering RFQ’s and larger projects to accurately define pre-sale specifications.Other responsibilities and/or projects as assigned by management.Education/Experience/Skills Education/Experience: BS or MS in Engineering with minimum of 5 years in engineering management. Knowledge/experience with Fluid Power and Automation/Electrical systems.Skills:Familiarity with ISO proceduresExperience with Lean manufacturing techniques and processesExperience in 2D and/or 3D modeling software (AutoCad/Inventor)Working knowledge of standard drafting proceduresProficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)Strong organizational skills and time management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsFamiliarity with simulation software a plus Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please View email address on click.appcast.io request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please clickherefor additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information clickhere,aquí). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy#priceengassc We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.