Design Engineering Manager
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Overview
Compensation
$170,000-$200,000/year
Job Description
Title: Design Engineering Manager
Location: Janesville, WI 53545 (Relocation Available)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $170k-$200k
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, Retirement, Life Insurance, and many more….
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a Design Engineering Manager to lead a multi-site engineering team. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on strengthening team engagement, driving technical excellence, and improving design and development processes across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and provide hands-on support to a large engineering team across multiple states in the Midwest
- Provide strong, visible leadership with a focus on team engagement, accountability, and performance
- Drive technical direction across product design, tooling, and machine design initiatives
- Increase visibility and support across remote teams to ensure alignment and consistency
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and leadership teams
- Troubleshoot complex design and engineering challenges and drive continuous improvement
- Establish and improve design processes, standards, and best practices
- Travel regularly to support team collaboration, performance, and project execution
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of engineering experience with a strong background in design and troubleshooting
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams (multi-site experience preferred)
- Strong managerial skills with the ability to lead, develop, and engage teams across locations
- Expertise in SolidWorks and mechanical design of products, tooling, or machinery
- Experience with packaging design, preferably within thermoforming, is highly preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive technical solutions
- Experience in the medical device or food industry design is a plus
- Willingness to travel 25–30%
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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This job at Sterling Engineering, Inc. is located in Janesville, WI, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Sterling Engineering, Inc.?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $170,000 and $200,000 per year.
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