VP of Engineering

Job Description

Our client, a small but mighty manufacturing company specializing in heavy-hitting equipment in the radio and speaker technology industry, is looking for a Vice President of Engineering to lead their engineering, plant operations, QC, and maintenance teams.

Title: VP of Engineering

Location: South Side of Chicago, IL

Base Salary: $170-200k

Industry: Electrical Audio Products

Benefits: Vision, Medical, Dental, Profit Sharing

Why Join?

Exciting Projects – Work on cutting-edge products in a niche, high-impact industry.

Close-Knit Team – Collaborative culture where your leadership makes a real difference.

Career Growth – Clear path to executive-level advancement.

Exceptional Benefits – Health, dental, retirement, and profit-sharing.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee engineering, plant operations, quality control, and maintenance teams.

Drive product innovation and process optimization in manufacturing.

Ensure high-quality standards and compliance with industry regulations.

Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and operational efficiencies.

Foster a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Work cross-functionally with leadership to align engineering and production with business goals.

What is Needed?

Degree in Engineering field

Experience in the audio, or related electronics industry

7 years experience in a management role

Ability to be an on-site employee

Full-time