Lead, Power Transmission Engineering (Gears)

Job Description:

Join us in Elmhurst, IL to guide a talented engineering group focused on designing and optimizing gear systems that power our products. You’ll operate at the intersection of people leadership, technical decision-making, and cross-functional execution.

Your impact

• Own the delivery of high-quality gear system designs by coaching, mentoring, and unblocking a team of engineers.
• Translate business objectives into executable plans; manage schedules, budgets, and resources to finish on time and on target.
• Partner with product design, manufacturing, and operations to integrate gear solutions into complete product architectures.
• Implement continuous improvement to boost performance and streamline manufacturing.
• Run performance reviews and provide clear growth feedback.
• Stay current on gear technologies and industry trends to inform decisions.
• Nurture a collaborative, innovative engineering culture.

What you’ll need to succeed

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MS preferred.
• 5+ years in engineering with 2+ years in a people-management role.
• Deep knowledge of gear design, analysis, and manufacturing.
• Proven history of taking products from concept through launch.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Hands-on proficiency with CAD and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Tools you’ll touch

• ERP Software
• CAD and analysis applications

Benefits

• 401k
• Health and Life Insurance
• Vision and Dental
• STD

If it is interests you, please reply to me with your updated resume and the pre-screening questions below:

• Please tell us more about your recent and total experience related to this position.
• Reason for looking for a job change?
• How soon can you start? Notice period?
• Current base & Expected base?

Best Regards!

Jyoti Teradal

Associate Manager

jyoti.t@brightpathassociates.com