Engineering Manager

Posted 16 Days Ago
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01532, Northborough, MA
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Engineering Manager supervises the engineering department, overseeing the design and development of custom mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems. Responsibilities include staff supervision, feasibility studies, project coordination, financial performance analysis, and maintaining production schedules to meet client requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Supervise and assist engineering department employees responsible for the development and design of custom mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems including electrical and electronic integration of components. Conduct feasibility studies of customer requests; develop preliminary designs, cost and delivery estimates, complete quotations and proposals for customers regarding technical questions and/or sales of systems or components. Provide technical support to project engineers, project managers and distribution outside sales force in establishing application and design requirements.


Responsible for the overall profitability of the engineering department. Responsibilities to include: development, implementation and improvement of business operating procedures and processes concerning the engineering department; coordination of activities associated with the interfacing between the engineering and fabrication departments; 

Essential Functions

  • Identification, prioritization and assignment of resources associated with the design and fabrication process; generating engineering and fabrication labor estimates, reviewing labor estimates against actual performance, overseeing new product development, review of department monthly financial and operational performance statements, implementing corrections as required; general engineering supervision required in developing and manufacturing custom mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control assemblies.
  • Assign and directly supervise the activities of the Project Engineers and CAD operators. Monitor and follow up to assure adequate performance. Supervise, monitor and assist electrical project engineers in performing the duties required to develop and design custom electrical/electronic control panels. Supervise, monitor and assist the hydraulic project engineers in performing the duties required to develop and design custom hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Plan and review jobs with manufacturing prior to release.
  • Establish and maintain engineering design and review schedule to provide the necessary time required for the purchasing and fabrication schedules. Work closely with the Material / Production Coordinator and Production / Inventory Manager in maintaining the production schedules. Establish engineering schedules in response to customer requirements and vendor response to assure production schedules are maintained.

  • Assist in the designing and manufacturing coordination of Hope Air Systems skid packages and The Hope Group Distribution fabricated assemblies. Develop preliminary designs and cost estimates for secondary assemblies and fabrication labor.
  • Interview and hire new employees in area of responsibility, act on recommendations for transfers, termination’s, etc. Handle grievances and complaints in accordance with established procedures. Follow and interpret company policies, rules and regulations for employees. Maintain discipline, morale and good employee relations.
  • Support The Hope Group Business Management System [BMS] procedures and work instructions by following established processes and supporting their continual improvement.
  • As Process Owner, responsible for the definition, documentation, process user identification, employee training, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement of processes under their charge
  • Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or as position responsibilities necessitate.
The Company
HQ: Addison, Illnois
1,861 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities.

As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions.

SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives

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