Mechanical Engineering Manager

Flex•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Manager leads and directs the mechanical engineering department, providing technical and project leadership through a hands-on approach while adapting tactically to support strategic goals. The role oversees staff, departmental workflows, project assignments, and performance, and may also serve directly as Project Engineer on select projects. The manager supports customized power distribution and protection systems, including relay and control panels, medium-voltage switchgear, and enclosures such as power/control buildings and E-Houses. Responsibilities include ensuring designs are reliable, manufacturable, cost-effective, and delivered on schedule; coordinating design inputs and specifications; communicating designs and feedback with customers; and implementing safety, quality, cultural, design, and regulatory requirements. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into Axiom, an independent publicly traded company, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, focused on critical digital infrastructure and power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 10 years of experience in mechanical design.
At least 5 years of managerial experience and/or demonstrated leadership skills.
Highly experienced in traditional mechanical design, simulations, and design for manufacturing and assembly for mechanical systems such as equipment enclosures or switchgears.
Proven personal and technical leadership.
Competence in 3D solid modeling and proficiency with current mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks and required simulation tools.
Experience in structural design and analysis, with familiarity with structural FEA.
Familiarity with building codes, ASME, and ANSI.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to work effectively with assemblers and other manufacturing personnel.
Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, troubleshooting, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with MS Office programs, including Microsoft Projects.
Excellent organizational, supervisory, managerial, and leadership skills to manage engineers and technical staff.
Familiarity with ISO policies and safety regulations.
Excellent budgeting and cost-containment skills.
Ability to gather, analyze, and summarize data to draw rational, fact-based conclusions.
Knowledge of codes and standards associated with the electrical industry.
Able to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk and computer, and lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Professional Engineer certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Hire and train mechanical engineering staff.
Oversee department workflows and schedules.
Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations and handle discipline and terminations in accordance with company policy.
Oversee implementation of company safety, quality, and cultural guidelines.
Manage technical communications with customers, present company designs, and follow up on customer feedback.
Assign engineering personnel to projects and tasks, manage team performance, and assist direct reports in meeting project goals and schedules.
Estimate labor and performance periods for mechanical engineering work in support of proposals.
Provide robust designs that meet reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule goals.
Coordinate the definition of design inputs and the creation of design descriptions and specifications.
Lead implementation of current design tools, practices, processes, and regulatory requirements.
Verify designs; troubleshoot; and conduct, document, or oversee corrective-action processes.
Serve directly as Project Engineer on certain projects, as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned.