Engineering Manager
SunSource· Industrial distribution and services· Oct 26, 2026 · 1d ago
Hartland, WI 53029
In office
Full-time
Manager
$158K–$227K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Price Engineering , a SunSource company, specializes in engineered custom products and solutions through engineering resource management, research, planning and development in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, automation and electrical systems. www.priceeng.com
Job Description
The Engineering Manager has the overall responsibility for managing the Hydraulic, Automation, and Electrical engineering team of Price Engineering with a primary focus on Fluid Power Systems. The EM has responsibility for coordinating customer quotations for engineered systems, managing the design and build process and overseeing the systems group organization, process and procedures. The EM will have direct customer involvement with the Outside Sales group of Price Engineering for application engineering and quotations.
This also includes the documentation, manufacturability, and testing of standard and custom systems. This will require a thorough understanding and documentation of engineering processes and a focus on process improvement to ensure our system designs are accurately and appropriately documented. Responsibilities include planning, analyzing and evaluating various phases of engineering programs and procedures for both design and manufacture. Review recommendations for designs and methods as well as equipment purchases. Provides engineering consultation as requested. Works with executive and sales management to meet organizational objectives for fluid power engineering activities. Involved with the appropriate staffing of the fluid power engineering department including recruitment, hiring, coaching, training, and development.
Essential Job Functions & Performance Standards
Receive, review, and assign engineering RFQ’s with the engineering team for fluid power systems design.
Develop and improve general department processes
Coordinate and oversee and scheduling of engineers for quoting and designing of fluid power systems.
Review, clarify, define, and communicate specifications of fluid power systems on RFQ’s as submitted by our clients and our sales team.
Assist and coordinate any FMEA and PPAP activities that may be needed for select projects and standard platforms.
Develop/clarify procedures and documentation for system run-offs and testing.
Assist with project timeline management to meet client objectives.
Meet as needed with customers and sales team to review requirements on engineering RFQ’s and larger projects to accurately define pre-sale specifications.
Other responsibilities and/or projects as assigned by management.
Education/Experience/Skills
Education/Experience: BS or MS in Engineering with minimum of 5 years in engineering management. Knowledge/experience with Fluid Power and Automation/Electrical systems.
Skills:
Familiarity with ISO procedures
Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques and processes
Experience in 2D and/or 3D modeling software (AutoCad/Inventor)
Working knowledge of standard drafting procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Strong organizational skills and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with simulation software a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí ).
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