Hardware Engineering Manager

Hardware Engineering Manager
Verona, WI | Direct Hire | $150,000-$180,000 (Flexible) | Onsite

Our client is a 100% employee-owned engineering organization specializing in rugged embedded computing solutions for mission-critical defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Their products operate in some of the most demanding environments in the world, where reliability is non-negotiable. This is an opportunity to lead a highly technical hardware engineering team within an ESOP-backed organization that values innovation, accountability, and long-term ownership.

The Hardware Engineering Manager will balance technical leadership with team development, ensuring engineering excellence while fostering a collaborative, performance-driven culture.

Hardware Engineering Manager Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers, setting technical direction and performance expectations.
• Oversee execution of embedded hardware development programs, ensuring projects meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, mechanical, manufacturing, and leadership teams to drive integrated product delivery.
• Manage resource planning, workload balancing, and technical problem resolution across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering tools, workflows, and development processes to enhance efficiency and product reliability.

Hardware Engineering Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of hardware engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong background in embedded hardware design, testing, and product development lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through complex engineering challenges while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, mentor, and build strong cross-functional relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.

Konik is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Compensation: $150,000-$170,000 per year