Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Frankfort, IL 60423

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Mechanical Engineering Job Number: 55139204 Compensation: $135,000 / year

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Engineer 
Location: Near Mokena, IL
Salary: $130,000 – $135,000

Overview:

A growing, employee-owned manufacturer in Mokena is seeking a high-level Engineering Manager to lead and oversee R&D-focused operations. This organization designs and produces specialized search and rescue equipment used worldwide. This role is part of a planned succession, as the current engineering leader is expected to retire within the next year, offering a unique opportunity for long-term growth and leadership impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage day-to-day engineering and R&D activities
  • Drive new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Oversee design, testing, and validation of products
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and leadership teams
  • Mentor and develop 
  • engineering team members
  • Maintain a hands-on presence in both development and production environments
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related preferred)
  • 7+ years of engineering experience, with leadership or management responsibilities
  • Strong background in R&D and product development
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability to lead projects and teams effectively
  • Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset
Why Join:

  • Employee-owned company with strong culture and stability
  • Clear path to senior leadership through succession planning
  • Opportunity to work on impactful, real-world products used globally
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Meet Your Recruiter

Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter

Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.

As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.

One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.

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. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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