Mechanical Engineering Manager
About The Position
Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical engineers and designers Oversee the design and development of mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, and automated equipment Establish engineering standards, design practices, and review processes to ensure quality and consistency Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support throughout project execution Collaborate with project management on schedules, resources, and technical risk assessment Support manufacturing, build, and commissioning activities during equipment launches Act as a technical resource for customer discussions, design reviews, and solution development Assist with technical documentation, presentations, and feasibility assessments Drive continuous improvement and evaluate new technologies related to automation and manufacturing Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Master’s degree preferred Experience 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing or automation environment 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams Experience supporting automotive manufacturing, automation, or special machine design Technical Skills Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD Experience with robotic automation systems such as Fanuc, KUKA, or ABB Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, welding, stamping, and assembly operations Familiarity with industrial safety standards and compliance requirements Additional Skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing or automation environment
- 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams
- Experience supporting automotive manufacturing, automation, or special machine design
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD
- Experience with robotic automation systems such as Fanuc, KUKA, or ABB
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, welding, stamping, and assembly operations
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards and compliance requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mechanical engineers and designers
- Oversee the design and development of mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, and automated equipment
- Establish engineering standards, design practices, and review processes to ensure quality and consistency
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support throughout project execution
- Collaborate with project management on schedules, resources, and technical risk assessment
- Support manufacturing, build, and commissioning activities during equipment launches
- Act as a technical resource for customer discussions, design reviews, and solution development
- Assist with technical documentation, presentations, and feasibility assessments
- Drive continuous improvement and evaluate new technologies related to automation and manufacturing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
