Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of engineers supporting the design, development, and production of electromechanical actuation systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. This role combines people leadership, technical oversight, project execution, and operational management in a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 12 engineers, supporting performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Oversee electromechanical product development and engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, design processes, quality requirements, and industry best practices.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, workload planning, and project priorities to support business objectives.
• Drive successful execution of NPI programs, product development initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Product Management, PMO, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and customers to align technical and business goals.
• Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and program risks while supporting organizational growth.
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of engineering and engineering management experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in electromechanical product development, NPI, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and complex engineering programs.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, CAD/CAE tools, configuration management, and testing methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

This is a Permanent position based out of Morton Grove, IL.

The pay range for this position is $113000.00 - $181000.00/yr.

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.   401(k) match (4.5%)  Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)  Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members    12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.   Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire  Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.   Paid parental leave.   Adoption Assistance    Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.   Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life   Member referral bonus   Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending   Voluntary benefits, including:    Home / Auto Insurance discounts   Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

This is a fully onsite position in Morton Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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