Mechanical Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineering Manager leads and mentors a team of Mechanical Engineers serving clients and projects. The role provides technical guidance and leadership, manages consistent implementation of engineering processes across projects, and communicates company engineering processes and technical standards to employees. The manager monitors team members’ capabilities and skill levels, balances workload assignments to meet targets and maintain engagement, and ensures work quality complies with industry and internal standards. The role also provides technical support for the concept, design, and detailing of automation equipment. Equipment is assembled at Eagle, tested, installed at customer sites, and tested again. The manager has direct responsibility for assigned projects and may assist project leads or lead projects independently. This position reports to the Vice President Mechanical Engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, such as Mechanical or Mechatronics, with 10 or more years of experience in mechanical engineering of automated systems.
- Experience with SolidWorks and/or industrial automation.
- Prior experience leading or mentoring technical or engineering teams and managing work.
- Strong technical and project management skills, including technology, people, and business acumen.
- Commitment to learning and growth in industrial automation, passion for engineering, and ability to develop others by transferring knowledge.
- Strong interpersonal skills when working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse customers.
- A portfolio of projects showing significant contributions.
- Confidence presenting ideas and speaking in front of groups.
- Organizational and prioritization skills.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the United States and Canada; travel is minimal and the position is focused on local clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Mechanical Engineers serving clients and projects.
- Provide strong technical guidance and leadership to the team.
- Manage consistent implementation of engineering processes across projects and communicate company processes and technical standards to employees.
- Monitor team members’ capabilities and skill levels, balance workload assignments, and support engagement and delivery targets.
- Ensure the quality of work complies with industry and internal standards.
- Provide support for the concept, design, and detailing of automation equipment.
- Manage project KPIs, including on-time delivery, budget targets, customer satisfaction, and warranty costs.
- Manage direct reports, including training plans, performance evaluations, and timesheet approvals.
- Coordinate scheduling with Mechanical Engineering staff and flow down communications.
- Take direct responsibility for specific projects, assisting assigned leads or leading projects independently.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance, with optional supplemental coverage for the employee and their spouse or children.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
- Profit sharing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
