Director Performance Engineering Jobs in Champaign, IL

$100000 - $130000 per year | Champaign, IL | On-site | Permanent

Our client is a global leading manufacturing company that provides dynamic products to the building materials space!

This position offers the opportunity to lead a highly technical engineering function while having a direct impact on product development, customer solutions, manufacturing operations, and the future direction of Flow Control Systems. The ideal candidate will enjoy balancing people leadership with hands‑on technical problem solving and will have the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, improve existing products, and help develop the next generation of industrial flow control technology.

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• 401K + Match and bonus!

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers while managing priorities, workloads, and project assignments.
• Oversee the design and engineering of mechanical and hydraulic equipment for customer applications, feasibility studies, proposals, and installations.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through design, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing product support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product design, reliability, manufacturability, and field performance.
• Support the transition of new products and technologies from R&D into commercial production.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Partner closely with Project Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical expertise related to product applications, installation, troubleshooting, and customer requirements.
• Support the investigation and resolution of customer complaints, field issues, and product performance concerns.
• Evaluate new technologies, materials, and engineering methods to improve products and processes.
• Manage engineering resources and project schedules to ensure technical requirements and customer deadlines are met.
• Maintain a strong focus on engineering quality, safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Ideally 10+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous leadership or engineering management experience preferred.
• Experience working with complex mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience supporting industrial customers and engineered-to-order products is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic system design.
• Experience with engineering design and CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, product design, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of steelmaking processes and flow control systems is highly beneficial.
• Experience with automated controls or industrial automation is a plus.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor engineering talent.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced industrial environment.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 15%.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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