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Job description
Location: Franklin, WI (Greater Milwaukee Area) | Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent Executive Role, Primarily Onsite with Limited Travel | Compensation: Up to $150,000 base salary + performance bonus + equity/long-term incentive plan (LTIP)
Overview
A rapidly expanding, well-established manufacturer in the Franklin / South Milwaukee area is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead product development and manufacturing engineering. This newly elevated executive role offers full ownership of the engineering organization, working alongside a collaborative, growth-focused executive team to accelerate R&D, scale operations, and expand market share.
What you'll do
Establish strategic departmental priorities, mentor engineering staff, and build an accountability-driven engineering culture
Drive new product development from concept through detailed engineering design, testing, prototype runoff, and full production launch
Implement robust systems, design reviews, and structured workflows to improve project timelines and reduce engineering change orders
Provide executive technical direction across mechanical design, structural fabrication, fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics), and PLC/controls integration
Evaluate internal production capabilities versus outside manufacturing resources to optimize quality, cost efficiency, capacity, and scalability
Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to solve field challenges, improve manufacturability, and elevate customer satisfaction
Required qualifications
Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, R&D) within a custom machinery, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing environment
Success taking complex, highly engineered products from concept through testing, manufacturing release, and commercial success
Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, with exposure to fluid power systems (hydraulics/pneumatics), electro-mechanical assemblies, and automated controls/PLC platforms
Demonstrated skill in evaluating internal shop capabilities and making internal vs. external sourcing decisions
Hands-on, approachable leadership style with a strong sense of urgency
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, or related discipline) strongly preferred
Documented history of career stability and progressive leadership advancement
Local residence in the Greater Milwaukee, WI area or willingness to relocate
Preferred qualifications
Prior experience in railroad, heavy off-highway equipment, or specialized mobile machinery manufacturing is a distinct advantage
Compensation and benefits
Up to $150,000 base salary
Performance bonus
Equity/long-term incentive plan (LTIP) designed to let key executives share in future enterprise value
Why this role
This is a newly elevated executive seat where your leadership directly shapes product direction, operational strategy, and revenue growth, backed by a structured long-term incentive plan and an agile, growth-oriented culture free from corporate red tape.
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Worksite address
franklin, WI, 53132, US
Who can apply
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