Engineering Manager - Hydraulic Systems Integration Team

Job Overview

Lead a high‑growth engineering organization building advanced fluid power systems for major OEM customers – oversee software, electrical, systems, and hydraulic teams driving automation, electrification, and next‑generation vehicle integration initiatives.

Glendale Heights, IL – On site with 30‑40% travel to customers as needed.

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of systems, software, electrical, and hydraulic engineers along with technicians and project resources.
• Set team priorities, allocate resources, and improve overall engineering execution.
• Coach, mentor, and develop technical talent as the team continues to grow.
• Build stronger processes, accountability, and scalability across the organization.

• Lead customer‑specific integration projects involving hydraulic, controls, software, electrical, automation, and electrification technologies.
• Oversee retrofit initiatives where existing customer equipment is modified with new capabilities, upgraded systems, or next‑generation technology.
• Drive customer discovery conversations and translate needs into technical requirements.
• Oversee system architecture, prototype builds, vehicle/equipment fit‑up, troubleshooting, validation testing, and implementation.
• Identify opportunities to turn custom projects into repeatable solutions that can scale across future customers.

• Partner with sales teams on high‑level customer opportunities requiring technical leadership.
• Support customer presentations and executive‑level technical discussions.
• Evaluate both technical feasibility and commercial viability of potential projects.
• Help strengthen long‑term customer relationships through technical leadership and execution.

• Help shape the long‑term roadmap for automation, electrification, and advanced systems growth.
• Partner with leadership on future technology strategy and market expansion.