Engineering Manager, Mechanical Equipment

Globe Machine Manufacturing•Tacoma, WA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager leads the design and execution of Globe's mechanical equipment solutions while managing and developing a team of engineers. This role is both hands-on and strategic-responsible for guiding mechanical design, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering complex industrial equipment that meets customer, manufacturing, and commercial requirements. This is a key leadership role within Globe's engineering organization, working closely with Project Management, Operations, Controls, and Sales. This position is located in Tacoma, WA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
7+ years of experience designing industrial machinery, capital equipment, or material handling systems
Proven experience leading or managing mechanical engineering teams
Strong background in mechanical design for heavy industrial applications
Proficiency with CAD tools (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar)
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Experience with conveyors, stackers, or large material moving systems
Exposure to automation, controls, or integrated manufacturing systems
Experience working in OEM or custom equipment environments
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers focused on capital equipment and material handling systems.
Provide technical direction, design oversight, and coaching across projects.
Support workload planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization.
Oversee the mechanical design of conveyors, stackers, and other industrial equipment used in heavy manufacturing environments.
Review and approve designs, calculations, layouts, and specifications.
Ensure designs meet performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost targets.
Lead complex technical problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
Guide engineering decisions related to materials, mechanisms, structural integrity, and system performance.
Support installation planning and resolve field or commissioning challenges as needed.
Partner closely with Project Management to support schedules, budgets, and execution.
Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing to ensure designs are production ready.
Work with Sales and Customer-facing teams to support technical scoping and customer requirements.
Drive engineering best practices, standards, and documentation.
Improve design processes, tools, and workflows to support scalability and quality.