Mechanical Engineering Manager

Holland, MI

About the role

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team! Greatness takes continuous evolution. That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers. One team. Any challenge. Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you!

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of skilled professionals in designing and developing high-performance automation systems for the Industrial sector. Your leadership and technical expertise will shape the future of mechanical life sciences automation, ensuring excellence in engineering operations, project execution and standards of the industry. If you're passionate about automation, problem-solving, and leading a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you. This position reports to the Vice President of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of Mechanical Engineering resources. This includes objective setting, coaching and development, and performance reviews.
• Accountable for the Design Group’s performance in terms of achieving/defining functional targets, meeting/beating project budgets, and ensuring on-time delivery of scope.
• Ensure engineering excellence is achieved by active participation in project and design reviews as the approval authority while adhering to the defined process and Stage-Gate methodology.
• Review and verify feasibility of proposed project plans for resourcing, milestone dates, and budgets such that project teams are setup with what is required to execute to the plan.
• Respond to escalated project and operational challenges with strategic plans and tenacious follow-through to completion, while driving a culture of urgency into the team.
• Be the mechanical process owner to develop, approve, and ensure compliance of documented standards and processes for standardization and consistent execution.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Accountable for the group’s talent development through active coaching, mentoring, training, and front-line management of both the leaders and team members.
• Foster a workspace atmosphere that is in strong alignment with values and promotes an extraordinary employee experience.
• Prioritize and allocate technical resources to successfully complete projects and ensure project schedules meet on-time delivery milestones.
• Communicate team resourcing and project execution performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or minimum ten years managing an Engineering team
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software including FEA simulation
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Products)
• Technical aptitude with problem solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal/ communication skills
• Must possess strong organizational skills, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Engineering Managers at Convergix should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada
• While performing the duties of this position