Applied Industrial Technologies · 4 hours ago
Engineering Manager
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expApplied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion and automation technologies. The Engineering Manager will lead engineering, field service, and production teams to deliver world-class automation solutions, ensuring collaboration and alignment with company goals.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate engineering, field service, and shop production teams, ensuring alignment and smooth collaboration
Partner with operations and leadership to turn company goals into executable plans
Drive projects from design to deployment—balancing speed, quality, and innovation
Implement scalable processes across engineering, production, and service without slowing teams down
Mentor team leads and managers, fostering growth, accountability, and ownership
Jump in where needed—whether it’s technical design discussions, production problem-solving, or customer-facing service escalations
Create a culture of safety, creativity, and continuous improvement across all teams
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in engineering, production, or service environments, with 3+ years in a leadership role
Background in automation, robotics, industrial systems, or related fields
Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, service, production)
Strong project management and communication skills; able to align diverse groups toward shared goals
Startup mindset: resourceful, hands-on, and comfortable wearing multiple hats
Preferred
Experience scaling technical and production operations at a startup
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, field deployment, and lifecycle support
Knowledge of machine vision, robotics, or advanced automation systems
Company
Applied Industrial Technologies
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Wells
VP - CFO & Treasurer
Kelly Massee
Business Partner
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