Equipment Engineering Manager

About the role

The Equipment Engineering Manager at Unusual Machines is responsible for designing, developing, procuring, and delivering custom-built manufacturing equipment and facility tools. This role oversees all production equipment used in the facility, leading both in-house engineering efforts and external suppliers to meet aggressive production schedules and customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Own all manufacturing equipment and facility tools, ensuring performance, reliability, and on-time delivery
• Lead the design and build of custom machines and tooling, including industrial robotics, conveyors, and vision/camera inspection systems
• Manage end-to-end equipment projects, from concept and specification development through design, build, installation, and commissioning
• Write detailed equipment specifications and technical requirements for internally built and supplier-built machines

Requirements

• Proven experience building at least five (5) custom machines from the ground up
• Extensive experience with custom machinery design and fabrication in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems, including: Industrial robots, conveyance systems, vision/camera inspection systems
• Demonstrated experience owning facility equipment from design through procurement and operation
• Prior experience leading and managing an engineering team responsible for building equipment
• Deep understanding of machine design, sourcing, vendor management, and commissioning
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage tight schedules and multiple parallel projects

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical/controls, software, and other relevant fields
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and 3D modeling
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Custom machinery design and fabrication
• Industrial automation systems
• Project management
• Team leadership

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package ($120,000 - $150,000)
• Equity included for all exempt positions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Catered Lunches

Pay

$120,000 - $150,000

Schedule

N/A