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Applications Engineering Manager

Remote in Chicago, IL, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $160,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

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Skills

Engineering Support
Team Leadership
Mentorship
IT Management
Sales Operations
Presentations
Sales Management
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Team Management
Hydraulics
Management
Workflow
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Leadership
Sales
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Salesforce.com
SolidWorks
Mandarin Chinese
Expect
Customer Engagement
Application Support
Collaboration
Global Operations
Insurance
Life Insurance

Summary

RFA Engineering (;/strong> is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are currently supporting one of our clients in the industrial equipment and hydraulics space in their search for an Engineering Manager.

This is a direct hire opportunity where the selected candidate will join our client's engineering team and work closely with both engineering and sales functions to support customer applications and deliver technical solutions.

Applications Engineering Manager

The Applications Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of application engineers while providing hands-on technical leadership for hydraulic systems and applications.

This role is a blend of team leadership, technical execution, and operational development, requiring a strong hydraulics background along with the ability to mentor engineers, improve workflows, and support collaboration across global teams.

In the near term, this role will be primarily focused on building team capability, establishing processes, and strengthening coordination with global engineering teams. As the North American organization continues to grow, the role will evolve to include increased involvement in customer engagement and application support.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is comfortable working directly in technical details while guiding a developing team toward long-term success.

Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application engineers
Manage project assignments and ensure efficient execution across the team
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and sales support teams
Establish and improve engineering workflows, processes, and best practices
Collaborate with global engineering teams to align on technical standards and product knowledge
Support complex technical problem-solving related to hydraulic systems and applications
Assist in development of technical presentations for internal teams and customer engagement
Work with sales leadership to support account strategies and opportunity development
Review and validate proposals for technical accuracy and quality
Conduct performance evaluations and support development of engineering staff
Travel as needed to support team alignment and global coordination (~30%)

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
10+ years of engineering experience, with a strong application engineering background
5+ years of leadership or team management experience
Strong hydraulics experience REQUIRED (cylinders, valves, pumps, motors, or similar systems)
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering workflows
Experience working in cross-functional and global team environments
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities

Desired Attributes
Experience in construction, agriculture, mining, or mobile/off-highway equipment industries
Experience building or developing engineering teams in a growing organization
Prior experience supporting sales teams or commercial initiatives
Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred)
Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)
Experience working with global teams
Mandarin language capability is a strong plus

Additional Details
Preferred location in the greater Chicago area; remote candidates will be considered
Remote candidates should expect increased travel to support team integration
Approximately 30% travel required, including domestic and international travel
Role is more internally focused initially, with increased customer interaction over time
Flexible schedule with coordination needed for global teams

About the Client

Our client is a global provider of hydraulic components and systems supporting OEMs across industries such as construction, agriculture, mining, and heavy equipment. With a growing presence in North America, the organization is focused on expanding its engineering and application support capabilities.

This role is a key part of that growth, focused on building team capability, improving engineering processes, and strengthening collaboration across global operations.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary ($160,000 - $200,000), based on experience
Competitive salary
Bonus opportunity for team and individual performance
Insurance options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability plans
Employer paid life insurance
Health Savings option available with employer contribution
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
Monthly allowances for phone, car, home office use
401(k) match - 100% match for 4% salary
Company credit for work expenses

Equal Opportunity Employer
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