Applications Engineering Manager Jobs in Champaign, IL

COMPANY:

Raptor Power Systems, proud manufacturers of the brand ‘Voltz by Raptor Power’, is a corporation of custom power distribution equipment and uninterruptible power supplies for over 25 years, with facilities in New Jersey and Illinois, who's products are proudly designed, manufactured, and shipped within the United States. Raptor Power Systems invites those who take pride in launching new initiatives, elevating current standards, and contributing towards the expansive success of any organization they are a part of, to apply.

JOB TITLE:

Engineering Manager – Production Engineering

JOB PURPOSE:

The Engineering Manager – Production Engineering will be responsible for leading and coordinating the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams to ensure the successful execution of customer projects. This role is accountable for engineering resource planning, project delivery, quality control, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.

The Engineering Manager will drive engineering performance through data-driven decision making, ownership of key departmental metrics, and the development of a high-performing engineering organization focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Engineering Manager – Production Engineering reports to the Vice President of Engineering.

JOB DUTIES (including and are not limited to, the following):

• Lead and manage a team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers responsible for project execution, product design, engineering documentation, and technical support.
• Establish engineering priorities and allocate resources to ensure customer projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor engineering workload, capacity planning, and resource utilization across all active projects.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with company standards, customer requirements, and project schedules.
• Conduct regular project reviews to identify risks, remove roadblocks, and maintain alignment with production and customer commitments.
• Develop and maintain engineering processes, procedures, and best practices that improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Establish and enforce engineering peer-review processes to ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with company standards.
• Drive accountability for engineering quality through structured design reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales and Applications Engineering to review new project opportunities, assess technical feasibility, estimate engineering effort, and support customer-facing discussions when required.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues and improve product performance and manufacturability.
• Lead root cause investigations related to engineering errors, customer issues, and internal quality concerns.
• Mentor and develop engineering personnel through coaching, performance management, training, and career development planning.
• Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in strategic planning activities related to engineering systems, tools, staffing, and operational improvements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial equipment, power distribution, automation, or custom engineered products environment is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership or management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering schedules, project execution, resource planning, and team performance.
• Strong understanding of engineering change management processes, design review practices, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience working within ERP, PDM, PLM, and project management systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

JOB LOCATION:

Job Location can be remote, with travel required on a rotating/prioritized schedule at Manufacturing Facility sites located in Champaign, Illinois and Eatontown, New Jersey. Travel may also include occasional supplier sites as needed, with various locations within the United States.

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, Remote or Onsite (with Travel required)

ANNUAL SALARY:

$140,000

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, Daytime Office Hours, with Travel Hours required where applicable.

BENEFITS:

Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Vacation and Personal Time Off Accrual

Paid Company Holidays

Individual Retirement Account with Company Match

Travel Booking Account

Travel Expense Spending Card (minimum expense out-of-pocket, reimbursed within two weeks if out-of-pocket occurs)