Mechanical Engineering Manager

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers with performance management, coaching, and career development
• Oversee the design, analysis, and validation of mechanical components and systems
• Manage engineering projects from concept through production, to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and design processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and electrical teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product design, cost reduction, and process efficiency
• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, and technical documentation
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful completion
• Manage resource planning, project prioritization, and workload distribution across the team
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for product or production issues
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives while providing cost reduction leadership (i.e. interact with manufacturing, vendors, marketing, and engineering teams to reduce costs)
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 15+ years of engineering experience, with a strong background in mechanical design and development
• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience
• Possess first-rate knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor (or SolidWorks), and Vault
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage complex engineering projects
• Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering analysis methods (e.g., FEA, GD&T)
• Experience working within a manufacturing or product development environment
• Possess a good understanding of manufacturing processes with emphasis on process equipment including a working knowledge of piping, structural steel, welding, gears, motors, machinery, and fabricating processes
• Understanding of materials, mechanics, fluid & thermal dynamics with experience utilizing FEA and CFD tools
• Familiar with a wide variety of fabrication, machining, and manufacturing methods
• Experience with streamlining engineering processes and implementing product and process improvements
• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of ASME code for pressure vessels
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
• Exposure to regulated industries (if applicable)