Electrical Engineering Manager

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Manager - New Product Development (Direct Hire)

Location : Near Romeoville, IL

Industry : Electrical Equipment / Power Systems

Employment Type : Full-Time | On-Site

Salary : 125-155k

Position Overview :

Our client, a global leader in advanced electrical products, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead new product development initiatives from concept through production. This role oversees a cross-functional engineering team, guiding them through the design, validation, and launch of innovative products that meet performance, cost, and quality targets.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record managing complex engineering projects within a structured development process.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team through all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Oversee concept design, prototype builds, testing, and production release within a Stage-Gate process.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely, cost-effective completion.
• Foster collaboration between design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Guide design activities to meet industry standards and internal quality, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Support the development and execution of validation and test plans (including DFMEA / PFMEA).
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks.
• Partner with purchasing and external vendors to develop cost-effective, high-quality design solutions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in design processes, tools, and methods.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development opportunities for engineering staff.
• Participate in industry groups or standards committees to remain current with emerging technologies.

Qualifications :

Compensation & Benefits :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Erik Butzen

Technical Recruiter

Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.

As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.

One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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