Mechanical Design Supervisor

Cyclonaire•York, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Cyclonaire is seeking a Mechanical Design Supervisor to lead its Mechanical Design team at the York, Nebraska manufacturing facility. The supervisor provides leadership, direction, and accountability while supporting the quality, efficiency, and manufacturing success of engineering processes. The role connects Engineering and Manufacturing to help turn designs into high-quality equipment. The position combines technical oversight with people leadership. The supervisor develops team members, sets expectations, provides feedback, addresses challenges, and promotes a collaborative culture built on trust, communication, ownership, and continuous improvement. The role also oversees drawing and design-data quality, improves design processes and standards, provides guidance on CAD and PDM tools, and coordinates with cross-functional leaders. This is a full-time, onsite, salary-exempt position in York, Nebraska, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional travel of approximately 5–10% may be required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Proven experience leading and developing people in an engineering or technical environment.
Ability to establish expectations, provide meaningful feedback, and hold employees accountable.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust, motivate others, and foster collaboration.
Ability to navigate difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, and address performance concerns professionally.
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical teams.
Ability to prioritize work, delegate responsibilities, and manage competing deadlines.
Proactive leadership approach focused on coaching, continuous improvement, and team success.
Strong ownership, sound judgment, and decision-making that supports people and business results.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent years of experience.
Strong understanding of 3D modeling, 2D drafting, machine design, and manufacturing methods.
Experience with CAD software and engineering design workflows.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of SolidWorks, Vault PDM, and related CAD software.
Familiarity with industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, metal fabrication, and design principles.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and accountability for the Mechanical Design team.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members’ technical skills, confidence, and performance.
Establish clear expectations, give constructive feedback, and hold team members accountable for results.
Foster collaboration, trust, open communication, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Establish performance measures and use them to improve team effectiveness.
Address challenges, remove obstacles, and support the team’s success.
Oversee the development and accuracy of drawings used by Manufacturing and customers.
Ensure the integrity of design data and embedded metadata used for procurement and production.
Develop and improve standard operating procedures, work instructions, templates, and design workflows.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce errors.
Promote consistent design standards and best practices across the team.
Provide technical guidance related to CAD software, PDM management, and manufacturability.
Connect Engineering and Manufacturing to support alignment and successful project execution.
Communicate expectations, priorities, and project requirements across teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to resolve challenges and improve processes.
Balance design quality, manufacturability, and project timelines.
Encourage team involvement in identifying and implementing improvements.
Model Cyclonaire’s core values and reinforce them through everyday decisions and actions.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) and Roth retirement options with company matching
Life and AD&D insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays
Opportunities to develop leadership skills, make a meaningful impact, and grow a career