Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Mission Critical Group•Harleysville, PA

About The Position

The Manager, Mechanical Engineering Department is responsible for developing customized, innovative mechanical designs for Mission Critical Group products that meet client needs. The role leads and implements strategic direction for design, with a focus on cycle time, quality, and reducing per-unit costs. The manager also represents MCG’s brand, mission, vision, values, and organizational strategy in their work. The position provides technical leadership and consultative expertise in material selection and design concepts, manages department processes and resources, and supports the development of team members. It works closely with Estimating, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, and Building Design to deliver technically compliant designs that meet client and scheduling needs. The role also recommends research and development expenditures and advances product simplification, standardization, and process improvement.

Requirements

10 or more years of Mechanical Engineering design experience in the Marine, Heavy Industrial, and/or Oil & Gas industries.
5 or more years of electro-mechanical power system design experience involving low voltage, medium voltage, power distribution and controls, and motor control centers.
2 years of experience leading and managing an engineering team.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge of engineering science and technology and its practical application to the design and production of goods and services.
Knowledge of production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models, including specific “Custom Buss” design guidelines.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including 3D mechanical design applications such as Pro E Wildfire, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Business Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and MRP/ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.
Knowledge of UL Standards UL-1558, UL-891, UL-67, UL-508, UL-845, and UL-DLAH, and familiarity with regional utility codes in Chicago, New York, California, and other regions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical, financial, and legal materials; respond to inquiries and complaints; write speeches and publishable articles; and present information to management, public groups, and boards of directors.
Strong math skills, including probability, statistics, and quadratic equations.
Self-motivated, able to identify and resolve issues independently, and committed to guidelines, procedures, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or a Master of Business Administration degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT).

Responsibilities

Assist Mechanical Engineers, Designers, and Drafters in developing and following design techniques and processes to improve project efficiency.
Provide technical guidance on material selection and design concepts, ensuring product integrity, compliance with applicable industry standards, and alignment with client specifications.
Maintain department processes and provide expertise to support team-member development and effective use of departmental capabilities.
Establish, manage, monitor, and improve Mechanical Engineering processes to reduce operating costs, improve quality, and develop innovative products.
Identify and implement advanced tools within engineering and manufacturing to improve efficiency and quality.
Manage Mechanical Engineering manpower, resources, and tools to meet clients’ technical and scheduling needs.
Coordinate with Estimating on technical matters to support accurate quote execution.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Managers to monitor project progress and efficiency and serve as the final authority on technical matters.
Recommend research and development budgets and expenditures, focusing on product simplification, standardization, cost reduction, and process improvement.
Coordinate with Electrical Engineering and Building Design to share technical details and produce finalized, compliant designs for clients and Manufacturing.