Manager, Gear Systems Engineering

Based in Elmhurst, IL, you’ll guide a high-performing team that designs and optimizes gear systems for our products. Picture your day: a stand-up with your engineers to align on milestones; a quick review of CAD models and analysis results; a cross-functional huddle to integrate gearing into larger assemblies; an afternoon spent coaching team members, steering timelines and budgets, and driving continuous improvement across design and manufacturing.

If leading with clarity, curiosity, and technical depth sounds like you, let’s talk.

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers delivering advanced gear system designs.
• Plan and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources to hit delivery targets.
• Collaborate with product, manufacturing, and quality teams to embed gear solutions into broader designs.
• Champion continuous improvement to elevate product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable feedback and coaching.
• Track industry trends and emerging gear technologies to inform roadmaps.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related);
  Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years managing or leading teams.
• Expertise in gear design, analysis, and manufacturing processes.
• History of taking engineering programs from concept through successful launch.
• Clear, persuasive communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with CAD and engineering analysis tools.
• Proficiency working in a manufacturing environment.

• ERP Software
• CAD and engineering analysis tools

• 401k
• Health and Life Insurance
• Vision and Dental
• STD

Elmhurst, IL