Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Headquarters - Carol Stream, IL 60188Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $107,074.00 - $146,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 50% This position requires 25-50% travel to India for the first 6 months. Purpose of This Role To lead the systems engineering discipline at Antunes by establishing strong technical leadership, disciplined requirements management, and system-level thinking to ensure products are designed, verified, and delivered to anticipate and meet customer needs with high quality and reliability. 聽 Key Accountabilities 路 Systems Leadership & Integration Set and own system requirements and architectures for new product development, collaborating with Product Management and cross-functional leaders to deliver scalable, manufacturable, and customer-ready solutions that balance performance, cost, and lifecycle value. 路 V-Model Implementation & Discipline Establish the systems engineering V-model as the standard development philosophy, ensuring clear traceability from customer and regulatory requirements through architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation. 路 Systems Engineering Process Maturity Build, standardize, and continuously mature systems engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards aligned with industry best practices, enabling consistent execution and scalability across global teams. 路 Product Lifecycle & Sustaining Support Provide systems-level leadership for sustaining engineering, including root cause analysis, design improvements, and performance optimization for existing products. 路 Technical Review Rigor & Governance Drive disciplined technical review rigor throughout the product lifecycle, including requirements reviews, architecture and design reviews, and test readiness reviews鈥攅nsuring quality, alignment, and risk mitigation at every development stage. 路 Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a global systems engineering team that serves as technical leads and system architects, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems across Antunes products. QualificationsTravel Requirements 路 Willingness and ability to travel internationally (India) up to 25-50% for the first 6 months. 路 Valid passport for international business travel. Qualifications 路 Bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline 路 Minimum 3-8 years' experience supporting multi-site global manufacturing operations 路 Experience with Microwave or kitchen equipment is a plus. 路 Comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments. 路 Strong customer-service mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities. 路 Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple global projects simultaneously. Benefits 路 Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 路 Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company match to help you plan for your future. 路 Employee Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 路 Life Insurance: Basic and supplemental life insurance options. 路 Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term disability coverage. 路 Paid Time Off (PTO).
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