Engineering Manager

About the role

LaSalle Network is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering team for a well-established manufacturer of modular and custom retail displays. This role will drive optimization of product design, streamline processes, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution of custom and standard fixtures, while fostering cross-functional collaboration between Design, Production, Quality and Supply Chain. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys mentoring a diverse team, translating customer requirements into manufacturable solutions and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional Engineering team, including design engineers, estimators and project managers
• Drive optimization of custom and standard fixtures to meet client requirements and cost targets
• Oversee development and continuous improvement of the company's patented 3" pin-system product lines
• Translate customer specifications into detailed, manufacturable engineering solutions, maintaining BOM accuracy and CAD/Vault data integrity
• Coordinate closely with Design/Sales, Production and Purchasing to ensure seamless handoff from concept to production
• Support new product introductions handed off from New Product Development
• Facilitate regular project reviews and status updates with senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks and resource needs
• Ensure fit, form and function, accurate tolerances, material selection, manufacturability, safety compliance and cost-effectiveness across all deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Design, Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of engineering experience in wood, metal or mixed-materials manufacturing environments
• In-depth knowledge of multiple materials (wood, metal, plastics, glass, composites) and fabrication processes
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably Autodesk Inventor & Vault)
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining BOMs and ERP/PDM data structures
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train junior/design engineers
• Proven track record leading fast-paced environments while balancing cost, quality and timeline
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose design/production issues and implement data-driven fixes
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across cross-functional teams
• Confident client-facing presence with ability to gather requirements and manage expectations
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Benefits

• Leadership role with direct reports, reporting to the SVP of Engineering and New Product Development
• Health savings account, disability and AD&D insurance
• Parental leave and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to shape a patented, industry-leading product line
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k

Pay

$140,000–$150,000 per year

Schedule

Location: Wood Dale, IL
Work Model: Onsite