Mechanical Engineering Manager

Optikos Corporation•Wakefield, MA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is a leadership role responsible for developing an industry-leading opto-mechanical engineering expertise at Optikos. The ME Manager will lead the mechanical engineering team, which is responsible for developing new, cutting-edge products for our customers and the Optikos product line. The role may encompass all aspects of team leadership: assigning and reviewing work output, hiring and terminations, professional training and development, and more.

Requirements

A successful candidate has a history of precision mechanical system development: a proven track record of design, analysis, and product realization.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Graduate Degree preferred
Highly motivated individual with a proven track record (15+ years) of innovative work
Expert in the use of SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Enjoys hands-on work. It is routine to participate in the build and test of your designs.
Ability to adjust readily to change and adapt as needed
Eager to tackle the most challenging mechanical design problems in the company
A proven leader – technical lead, project lead, working directly with customers

Nice To Haves

Project management is a plus, but this position emphasizes technical contribution
Experience with FEA; primarily static, modal, and thermal

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day activities of mechanical engineer direct reports, including work assignments, timesheet reviews, technical work reviews, and general administrative tasks.
Lead hiring of all levels of mechanical engineers.
Support the ME team's professional development, including assigning training, conducting annual reviews and goal-setting, and providing individual mentoring. Provide feedback and initiate improvement plans and/or terminations as required.
Support continued growth of mechanical engineering capabilities in all aspects of opto-mechanical design, precision mechanism design, analysis capabilities, etc.
Confidently engage customers on new opportunities, evaluate customer needs, and estimate program requirements. (labor and material resources)
Demonstrate expertise in the field of Mechanical Engineering: evidencing a breadth and depth of knowledge sufficient to confidently address issues and communicate with clarity and insight. Provide expert review on existing projects.