Mechanical Engineering Manager

Crown Technical Systems • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Manager provides leadership and direction for the mechanical engineering department, combining hands-on technical and project leadership with tactical flexibility in support of strategic goals. The role oversees department staffing and workflow, assigns engineering personnel to projects, supports project delivery, and promotes designs that are reliable, manufacturable, and meet cost and schedule requirements. The manager also handles customer technical communications and may serve directly as Project Engineer on selected projects.

The position is with Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, which specializes in customized power distribution and protection systems, including relay and control panels, medium-voltage switchgear, and power/control buildings. Flex plans to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into an independent publicly traded company, Axiom, in 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.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 10 years of mechanical design experience, and at least five years of managerial experience or demonstrated leadership skills. A master's degree is preferred. Professional Engineer certification is a plus. The work involves prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer, with occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in Mechanical Design.
• At least five years of managerial experience and/or proven leadership skills.
• Highly experienced in traditional mechanical design, simulations, and design for manufacturing and assembly for mechanical systems such as equipment enclosures or switchgear.
• Demonstrated 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, and troubleshooting skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs, including Microsoft Project.
• Organization, supervisory, managerial, and leadership skills to manage a team of engineers and technical staff.
• Familiarity with ISO policies and safety regulations.
• Budgeting and cost-containment skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and summarize data to reach rational, fact-based conclusions.
• Knowledge of codes and standards associated with the electrical industry.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the mechanical engineering department.
• Hire and train mechanical engineering staff.
• Oversee the department's daily workflow and schedules.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Handle employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policy.
• Oversee implementation of company safety, quality, and cultural guidelines.
• Manage technical communications with customers, present Crown Technical Systems designs, and follow up on customer feedback.
• Assign Mechanical Engineering personnel to projects and tasks, manage team performance, and assist direct reports in meeting project goals and schedules.
• Estimate labor and period of performance for Mechanical Engineering efforts supporting proposals.
• Provide robust designs that address reliability and manufacturability and meet cost and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate the definition of design inputs and the creation of design descriptions and specifications.
• Lead by example in implementing current design tools, practices, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify designs; troubleshoot; and conduct, document, or oversee resulting corrective-action processes.
• Serve directly as Project Engineer on selected projects, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Matching 401(k) contributions.
• Vacation and paid sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager