Hardware Engineering Manager

Hardware Engineering Manager

Location: Verona, WI
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $150,000‑$180,000 (Flexible) – $150,000‑$170,000 per year
Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Company

Our client is a 100% employee‑owned engineering organization specializing in rugged embedded computing solutions for mission‑critical defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Their products operate in some of the most demanding environments in the world, where reliability is non‑negotiable. This is an opportunity to lead a highly technical hardware engineering team within an ESOP‑backed organization that values innovation, accountability, and long‑term ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers, setting technical direction and performance expectations.
• Oversee execution of embedded hardware development programs, ensuring projects meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with software, mechanical, manufacturing, and leadership teams to drive integrated product delivery.
• Manage resource planning, workload balancing, and technical problem resolution across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering tools, workflows, and development processes to enhance efficiency and product reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of hardware engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong background in embedded hardware design, testing, and product development lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through complex engineering challenges while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, mentor, and build strong cross‑functional relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Konik is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.