Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Crusoe•Arvada, CO

6d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Crusoe is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to own the day-to-day technical execution of our mechanical engineering team. Reporting to the Sr. Engineering Manager, you will bridge the gap between strategic design direction and efficient project delivery, transforming complex customer requirements into production-ready 3D models and detailed drawings for modular buildings and power distribution equipment. While primarily an execution and people leadership role focused on managing the engineering queue and reviewing mechanical deliverables, you must also be a capable and willing expert technical individual contributor. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, seasoned engineer who leads from the front, eagerly tackles advanced IC work when needed, removes team blockers, and takes ownership of quality from the first schematic to production release.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
7+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design.
Proven success in a supervisory or management role for at least 1-2 years leading engineering teams.
Expert proficiency with 3D modeling software, specifically SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, with deep knowledge of metals, fabrication materials, and manufacturing methods.
Proven track record of solving complex engineering problems utilizing a first-principles approach to design and analysis.
Proficient knowledge of a wide range of building codes, energy codes, and UL listings applicable to engineered infrastructure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts across cross-functional teams.
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and meet physical operational demands on site. This position is designated safety-sensitive and located in a safety-sensitive facility; drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related post-graduate discipline.
Experience serving as a SolidWorks PDM Vault Administrator.
Experience with advanced simulation and analysis software (e.g., FEA/FDM).
Lean or continuous improvement experience applied to an engineering design workflow.

Responsibilities

Directly manage a team of mechanical design engineers. Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and growth conversations while providing expert technical guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
Own the mechanical engineering workqueue, assigning engineers to projects based on expertise, availability, and production schedule priorities while pro-actively surfacing schedule risks.
Step in to execute individual contributor work at an advanced level, utilizing expert 3D modeling skills to tackle complex design challenges when the team requires additional bandwidth.
Serve as a technical reviewer for mechanical deliverables, including specification sheets, bills of materials (BOMs), structural/thermal analysis, and detailed assembly instructions.
Independently lead and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as a key part of product release and ongoing lifecycle management.
Champion and ensure strict compliance of all product designs with regulatory requirements, commercial codes, and engineering standards (e.g., UL, IEC, IBC, ISO), while maintaining PDM/PLM/ERP data integrity.
Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering and the shop floor to resolve design questions, leading Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA/DFx) reviews and driving cost-reduction strategies.