Senior Staff Managing, Mechanical Engineer

Shure•Niles, IL

2d•$134,000 - $242,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Staff Managing, Mechanical Engineer is a senior technical leader who defines and drives mechanical design strategy across Shure’s product portfolio. This role combines deep expertise in mechanical architecture, materials, and manufacturing with a systems-level mindset to solve complex engineering challenges in audio, wireless, and acoustics-driven products, while leading and developing a small team of engineers. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this leader applies sound engineering judgment to guide design approaches, influence technical standards, and shape long-term product direction. Success in this role requires seamless collaboration across Electrical, RF, Acoustics, Firmware, and Manufacturing disciplines to deliver integrated, high-performance solutions. Equally important, the role sets the benchmark for engineering excellence - demonstrating craftsmanship, innovation, and clear, effective communication while elevating team capability. This position will be hybrid based out of our Niles, IL HQ!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred. (1 year of college is equivalent to 2 years of related experience).
Minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience processing broad experience and knowledge in Mechanical Engineering concepts involving video, wireless and/or audio product development for use in indoor and outdoor environments, including experience contributing to the development of company objectives and standards.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Technical Leader (Advance knowledge in the following areas: FEA analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Material Science, Injection Molding, Die Casting, DFM & DFA, Thermal Dynamics, EMC & ESD) and provides mentorship to the ME team.
Supports System level design architectures with high knowledge in the interactions between multi engineering disciplines across all product lines within the Shure portfolio.
Functional management of individuals or small groups of subordinates or peer Associates in the same discipline. Sets performance goals and approaches for current (fiscal) year and evaluates Associates performance against said goals (APGs). Work with other team leads, Project Managers, Product Managers and Managing Engineers to help them meet resource needs.
Completes/Leads Projects at all levels of Mechanical Engineering complexity which would include system level studies & block diagrams, specifications, timelines, and cost elements. Exercises independent judgement on various methods and approaches.
Supports ongoing production/manufacturing via root cause analysis & collaboration with other divisional groups within Shure.
Creates fully defined 3D models and associated 2D documentation using CAD software (Siemens NX) and adheres to Shure standards.