Associate Engineering Manager Jobs in Willowbrook, IL

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading cross-functional engineering teams through complex product development cycles? We're looking for an experienced Project Manager (Engineering) to lead projects across hardware and software initiatives at Shure, a world class leader in audio products.

In your role as Project Manager, you'll lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless execution and collaboration. If you're ready to make a measurable impact in a fast-paced engineering environment, we want to hear from you.

This position is hybrid (3 days per week on-site), and based in our Niles, IL location. 

• Lead upfront work and collaborate closely with all departments to get new concepts and projects approved, planned, staffed, and set up for success.
• Lead and drive development, planning, and closure of all efforts involved in project execution, including both internal and external dependencies.
• Assess and monitor risk in key areas including project budgets, schedules, product costs, and quality/functionality while communicating risks/issues to the Project Team and Project Stakeholders. Negotiate and guide decisions towards budget and schedule adherence.
• Assure team complies with the new product development process and report progress to project governance bodies via regularly distributed status reports and collateral.
• Negotiate and maintain relationships with outside partners in collaboration with Supply Chain Associates, including outside design firms, co-development partners, and vendors in order to achieve project goals.
• Review all project activities at the end of a project, compile lessons learned, assess project adherence to targets, and suggest improvements for the revision of the new product development process.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, Engineering preferred
• PMI PMP certification or PDMA NPDP certification preferred
• Experience
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in new product implementation
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience leading teams in a direct report or dotted/matrix environment.
  • Proven expertise working with both in-house and OEM/ODM/JDM projects.
  • Product development experience in and understanding of wireless systems and technologies preferred.
• Technical skills
  • Strong Negotiation skills to influence changes to project scope and targets as necessary.
  • Able to exhibit leadership in situations without formal authority.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead Project Teams through motivation, influence, and coaching of Team Members
  • Able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, building relationships with Stakeholders and Project Team Members that enable Project Manager leadership.
  • Ability to leverage knowledge of organizational roles and responsibilities to guide activities.
  • Desire to continuously maintain knowledge of key disciplines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, acoustical, and software engineering; marketing; operations and quality) that allow for effective leadership of cross-functional Teams.
  • Experience designing, leading, piloting, or implementing alternative project management techniques such as Critical Chain or Lean / Agile development.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure's mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide - and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn't stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.

THE MIX MATTERSDon't check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you're excited about this role, believe you've got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!PAY TRANSPARENCYShure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry's top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the opportunity. The base salary for this position ranges from $128,100 to $217,800 with a midpoint target.  This position may also be eligible for our incentive pay program, which varies based on individual and Company performance in the year. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.

WE GOT YOU - Our BenefitsAt Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance.

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