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Engineering Manager

Open position: Engineering Manager

Join the Yetter Manufacturing Team!

Yetter Manufacturing is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in Macomb, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional who enjoys developing people, leading product innovation, managing complex projects, and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, establishing departmental priorities, responsibilities, and performance expectations
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, training, and professional development opportunities
Oversee product design, development, prototype testing, and engineering support for manufacturing operations
Manage project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion
Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and adjust plans to meet deadlines and business objectives
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other departments to support new product development and introductions
Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support for complex engineering and manufacturing challenges
Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturability, reliability, productivity, and cost-effectiveness
Communicate project updates, priorities, and progress to leadership and stakeholders
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
Progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including demonstrated experience leading engineering personnel, projects, and departmental initiatives
Strong project management, budgeting, planning, and resource allocation skills
Experience leading, motivating, coaching, and developing
Strong technical knowledge of agricultural equipment, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of product development, prototype testing, and manufacturing operations
Proficiency with CREO design software and the ability to create and review engineering drawings and specifications
Microsoft Office, and other applicable software
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leadership across all departments.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening

Role Specifics

First Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Primarily office-based with regular interaction in production, R&D, and testing environments
Occasional travel between facilities and field-testing locations
Self-motivated and capable of leading multiple projects, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines

Why Join Yetter?

It’s not just a job when you join Yetter Manufacturing - it’s a career. We offer opportunities to develop new skills, grow professionally and advance within our Company. Our commitment to quality and continuous improvement means you’ll take pride in the products you help create every day.

As a family-owned business, we know our employees are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including:

Company-paid health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
401(k) with profit sharing
Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
Safety footwear and eyewear reimbursements
And more!

Yetter is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@yetterco.com or apply online.

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If applying my mail, send application materials to:
Yetter Manufacturing
Attn: Human Resources
PO BOX 358
Colchester, IL 62326