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Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc.

Engineering Manager

16 days ago

Peoria

Job Description Job Description Position Title Engineering Manager Department Engineering Company Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc. Supervisor Chief Engineer/President Position Location 7424 W. Plank Rd., Peoria, 61604 FLSA Status Exempt Prepared by HR Manager Effective Date September 17, 2025 Job Summary As an Engineering Manager for PHIL, you will be creating, managing, and reviewing the design standards, design procedures, and department deliverables for PHIL's full line of off-highway haul truck accessories. You will develop core ideas for customized products based on extensive customer consultation and time spent discussing their equipment specifications, performance expectations, materials to be hauled, etc. This role will take the lead on designing customized products and reviewing designs with the Production Department and Sales Associates. As Engineering Manager, you may also facilitate modifications to existing designs or products to improve performance or integrate new technology. You will also lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and accountability across all project phases. This position offers professional growth potential for the right candidate, and the opportunity to work on something unique and innovative. Management Duties Oversee, direct and develop Design Engineers and Detailers. Manage communications and relationships with clients, OEMs and any additional vendors. Duties and Responsibilities 01 Engages in extensive consultation with customers to identify equipment needs, performance expectations and related business goals 02 Develops core ideas for customized products based off of customer interactions 03 Directs Associates in the Engineering Department to create designs and prints 04 Collaborate with other Associates in the Production & Sales Department to produce designs that are both feasible and user-friendly 05 Uses modeling programs (i.e. Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD) to create 3D designs 06 Facilitate modifications to existing designs or products to improve performance and/or integrate new technology 07 Leads evaluation of product design efficiency to ensure optimal performance and functionality. 08 Produces and approves an accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all products 09 Assists Associates in the Sales Department with the creation of Proposal Drawings 10 Completes Load Profile Assessments on products by simulating a load in CAD utilizing pictures, tonnage, etc. 11 Reviews and signs-off on other Associates' design and detailing work in the Engineering Department 12 Maintains the ability and willingness to detail prints when necessary 13 Facilitates communications/meetings with customers before, during or after an order has been placed and fulfilled to assess needs and concerns 14 Maintains LIDAR measurement system and other tools to accurately collect data required to meet design requirements. 15 Assists company in research for development efforts 16 Maintains P.E. licensing, or continues to actively pursue P.E. licensing for the purpose of patent matters or in times where customers require their project to be signed off by a P.E., and/or serving as a P.E. to work under for other Design Engineers to obtain their P.E. licensing 17 Responsible for training other Associates, and partaking in cross-training, to better the Engineering Department 18 Attend training seminars, trade shows and other events at the request of Management 19 Accurately clocks to jobs for job costing data in the Finance Department to assist the price quoting process 20 Assists Human Resources in the creation and implementation of training tools for the department 21 Responsible for ensuring the product review meetings are held with the add responsibility of signing off on designs 22 Support talent acquisition efforts through close collaboration with HR. 23 Oversees team operations with a focus on continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth. 24 Responsible for organizing a comprehensive standard for storage and access for paper and electronic data necessary for the engineering team. Scope of Responsibility Duties and responsibilities of this position are performed under general supervision. While this form lists the primary job functions of the position, other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the Company. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive or inflexible to change. Qualifications and Requirements The incumbent must have a(n): 01 P.E. (Professional Engineer) licensing 02 4-Year degree in a relevant engineering program or major 03 Solid understanding of 2D and 3D modeling systems 04 Ability to operate standard office equipment and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Internet applications 05 Willingness to accommodate planned travel to various locations both nationally and internationally, to complete job responsibilities 06 Demonstrated success in coaching direct reports, fostering professional growth, and driving accountability. 07 Ability to represent the Company in a polite, friendly and professional manner always 08 Adherence to strict confidentiality when dealing with OEM, customer, and personal information 09 Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and level of thoroughness in work 10 Strong communication skills and the ability to speak to and influence a wide variety of audiences 11 Ability to work and collaborate with a team of various backgrounds 12 Clear, confident and engaging communication style 13 Must demonstrate good judgment in investigating problems and making decisions 14 Strong sense of idea orientation, innovative coupled with intellectual curiosity 15 Solid mechanical, analytical and technical skill set 16 Ability to work as an independent thinker and individual contributor 17 Conscientious effort to pursue both excellence in the quality of work produced and continual self-improvement 18 Ability to meet the mental and physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation Mental Demands 01 Works with little need for guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions 02 Performs a wide range of tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions 03 Adheres to a provided work schedule to meet a set of qualitative production standards 04 Communicates information to Associates from multiple departments as a part of regular work requirements 05 Explains or persuades complex issues orally 06 Writes or documents detailed and complex procedures, recommendations, etc. 07 Independently apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues 08 Possesses the intelligence and foresight to provide long-term solutions to problems as they arise 09 Demonstrates good judgment in investigating problems and making decisions 10 Performs accurate math functions 11 Understands multi-step written procedures and directions 12 Strong sense of idea orientation 13 Ability to work and collaborate with a team of various backgrounds 14 Thoroughness and a willingness to take the time to become well-versed in PHIL products and brand Physical Demands 01 Is able to move items weighing 0-25 lbs. 02 Is able to drive for travel requirements 03 Is able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time 04 Is able to operate engineering tools, e.g. FARO scanner, protractor, scale, measuring tape for prolonged periods of time 05 Is able to operate a computer and other office equipment for prolonged periods of time 06 Is able to reach above and below shoulder height, bend and twist at the neck and waist, squat, kneel and/or crawl 07 Possesses sufficient vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer display screen, in handwritten form, and printed on paper Environmental Demands 01 This position will be working primarily indoors on the second floor of a smoke-free, two-story, climate-controlled environment 02 This position makes regular visits to the offices and shop floor of Welarco Fabrications, Inc. when consulting with Associates in the Production Department, during meetings and tours, during biannual inventory, and during other non-regular projects and assignments When visiting the shop floor of the Welarco building: a) Adheres to all safety standards including proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) b) Exposed to loud noise, moving equipment, and dust 03 As a component of Company travel, this position may work at other meeting centers, office buildings, conventions, production facilities, mine sites, etc. 04 Occasionally, this position may work outdoors during times of travel, when consulting with customers, when viewing or measuring product, and during other non-regular projects and assignments

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