Mechanical Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Leadership of mechanical engineering team including technical direction, project execution, and performance evaluation
• Ownership and delivery of project work for self and direct reports including new product developments, design improvements, and cost reductions
• Develop innovative designs to meet all requirements for safety, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
• Lead regular report-outs to Senior Management Team
• Effective documentation of designs, test plans, results, etc. in various forms (engineering reports, test instructions, engineering change documents)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 15+ years proven record in a product development and/or manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience managing people in a technical field
• Deep domain expertise in one or more core areas: mechanical design, rapid prototyping, sheet metal, injection molding, weldments, fiberglass, fabrication processes, heaters, motors, pumps, filtration, air handling, etc.
• Strong project management experience across large and small scope projects with demonstrated proficiency in managing technical risks, cost, timelines, and deliverables
• Prioritized organizational and time management skills; ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or advanced technical degree(s)
• Domain expertise in several of the core areas above
• Advanced proficiency in 3D design skills and design translation
• Experience and demonstrated proficiency in working with suppliers and outside contract resources to deliver project objectives
• Autodesk Inventor, Vault skills
• Expertise in data analysis, statistics, six sigma methodology
• Structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA), troubleshooting and problem solving

Benefits

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