Manager, Mechatronics Engineering

Position Title

Summary

Position Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management

• Leads, coaches, and develops a team of mechatronics engineers and technical professionals
• Fosters a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture
• Provides direction and oversight to cross-functional project teams
• Establishes team priorities, allocates resources, and ensures alignment with organizational goals

• Product Development & Program Leadership

• Owns and drives the full lifecycle of mechatronic product development initiatives
• Led multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets
• Translates product requirements into executable engineering plans
• Partners closely with Product Management and Marketing to align deliverables with customer and market needs

• Technical & Strategic Oversight

• Provides technical leadership in mechatronics system design, automation, and integration
• Guides architectural decisions to ensure alignment with long-term product strategy
• Evaluates risks, troubleshoots complex technical challenges, and implements effective solutions

• Operational & Financial Management

• Develops and manages project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans
• Maintains financial performance and drives cost optimization initiatives as needed
• Ensures compliance with company policies, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Serves as a key liaison between Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Executive Leadership
• Communicates project status, risks, and performance metrics to senior leadership
• Collaborates with external partners, suppliers, and customers as needed

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in mechatronics, automation, or product development engineering
• 3+ years of leadership experience with direct or matrix team management

• Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of mechatronics systems, automation, and integrated product development
• Experience with CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD

• Leadership & Business Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business insights

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based with occasional interaction in lab or production environments
• Sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
• Occasional travel (up to 10–15%) may be required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Required
• Key Relationships
• Internal: 90%
• Senior Management, Engineering, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, and Quality
• External: 10%
• Mechatronic suppliers, Customers

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bell and Howell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is company policy to administer employment based solely on an individual’s qualifications, ability and performance without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.