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Manager Engineering Systems

Job in Lincolnshire, Lake County, Illinois, 60069, USA
Listing for: Klein Tools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. be part of a legacy built to last.

Benefits & Perks
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
  • Discounts on Klein Tools products
  • Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Manager, Engineering Systems oversight to the Engineering Apps and Product Development support teams. Responsible for leading enhancements with systems, workflows, metrics, and data in regards to the Product Lifecycle Management system. This role will also act as an Engineering Applications Developer supporting day-to-day and long-term needs of all Engineering Systems.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the Product Development Support (PDS) and Engineering Apps Development (EAD) teams towards elevated service and performance. Ensure teams are properly supporting NPD needs and remain versatile to match changing needs.
  • Lead the selection, support, and enhancements of the Engineering Applications such as 3D computer aided design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) systems.
  • Maintain standards to control digital assets (i.e. product documentation, quality procedures, work instructions, CAD files, etc.) by supporting the engineering change and other processes regarding NPD and product data.
  • Regularly meet/collaborate with leaders of NPD and IT teams to understand current and future support needs: as well as, ensuring Engineering Systems are properly maintained and utilized. Communicate and plan for these needs.
  • Propose system upgrades needed to support NPD process and stay up to date with changing technologies.
  • Lead interviewing, providing feedback on candidates, and onboarding new hires. Provide documentation and requests for promotions, pay adjustments, performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and terminations to next level management.
  • Create and deliver performance evaluations. Discuss challenges and solutions with upper management.
  • Provide and monitor yearly budget needs for the department. Plan, justify, and submit capital projects for the department.
  • Resolve user and system issues in a timely fashion for the areas of responsibility.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and oversee vendor interactions including day-to-day support, service tickets, and ad-hoc consulting services for the areas of responsibility.
  • Ensure risk and data integrity of PLM identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
  • Facilitate processes to ensure technical product data and product hierarchy is controlled and aligned across multiple business systems and sites.
  • Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of role.
  • Job Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in related field required, three (3) years of relevant experience are required, and two (2) minimum years of leadership experience. Product Life Cycle (PLM), Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Enterprise Analytics experience is required. Experience using AS400 and Team Center PLM systems is a plus. Documentation control experience is required. Must possess strong analytical, planning, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.

    Must have excellent leadership potential and demonstrated performance in delivering significant engineering projects. Must be capable of facilitating projects and solutions on time and within budget. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written with employees across all levels within the company and a team environment.

    Physical Demand Requirements

    Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

    For all jobs no one should lift over 50 pounds on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    This role has an annual salary range of $125,000-$158,000. In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

    Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at

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