Design Engineering Manager

Design Engineering Manager

Req No.

2025-5344

Category

Engineering

Location

US-IL-Bartonville

Type

Regular Full-Time

Union or Non-Union

Non-Union

Division

Power Systems

Company

Altorfer Inc

Working Hours / Days

Full-time, Monday - Friday. Standard business hours with additional hours as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Overview

The Design Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary team of mechanical and electrical design engineers focused on delivering custom Caterpillar-based solutions for electric power and industrial engine applications. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end design process for generator enclosures, controls, fuel tanks, and related components manufactured in our Packaging division. The ideal candidate will ensure that all design outputs meet functional, regulatory, and quality requirements for critical infrastructure projects, including data centers, hospitals, and emergency standby systems. This role supervises engineering personnel and supports collaboration across operations, manufacturing, and project management teams, with a design team of approximately seven staff members.

Basic Duties

Team Leadership & Development

Provide direction and daily support to a multidisciplinary design team, including mechanical and electrical engineers, focused on custom generator packaging solutions.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop team members to ensure high performance in design execution and engineering documentation.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability within the design group.

Design Execution & Technical Oversight

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

Design Process Improvement

Qualifications

1. Education & Experience

2. Technical & Managerial Skills

3. Behavioral Competencies

Must possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package :

Payrate : $95,000 - $155,000 annually

Posted Min

USD $95,000.00 / Yr.

Posted Max

USD $155,000.00 / Yr.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Work is normally performed both indoors and outdoors with moderate noise conditions. Limited exposure to all weather conditions is associated with this position. Physical requirements may include speaking, listening, writing, typing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, sitting for extended periods, and managing stress. Occasionally required to walk or stand for short durations on manufacturing floors or job sites. Job hazards may include tripping, slipping, falling, jobsite hazards, hand injuries, driving related hazards, equipment movement, overexertion due to stress and fatigue. Required to follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment depending on the environment or location. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Noise level in the office environment is usually moderate to low. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Occasional travel may be required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with a remarkable team of people.

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