Mechanical Engineering Manager

Location: Round Rock, TX (onsite)

About the role

Lead, manage, and direct execution of a subgroup of Engineers and Technicians focused on products for specific market segments (Nuclear/Aerospace/Industrial). Build a high-performance team, continually improve engineering processes, and deliver high-quality safety-related instrumentation into the market on-time and under-budget. Meet revenue, profit, cash, and order goals, execute customer-funded development projects, and team with other managers to define and streamline engineering processes. Identify risks and opportunities, communicate status, empower your team, proactively solve problems across departments, and promote a safe and compelling work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and empower a diverse set of engineers and technicians building products and performing services for specific functional and geographic vertical markets.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to help individuals grow in autonomy and contribute to the team’s success.
• Hold yourself and your team accountable to tasks and embody engineering excellence.
• Team closely with Project Management to assign engineering resources to projects and customer orders.
• Understand, execute, manage, and improve engineering processes associated with manufacturing, purchasing, product design, and professional services, including:
  • Analog/digital electrical design
  • Mechanical design
  • Manufacturing automation
  • Materials science
  • Fiber optic communications
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Quality systems
  • Task estimation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Product Data Management/Product Lifecycle Management (PDM/PLM)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Non-conformances, corrective actions, investigations, and audits
• Lead bid opportunities for your domain and produce the engineering solution and associated effort. Work closely with Sales to produce viable, cost-effective proposals.
• Remove impediments, provide training, create a compelling work environment, align personnel goals with business goals, and perform meaningful annual performance reviews.
• Encourage dialog and cooperation between all elements of the organization.
• Transparently communicate Engineering status, opportunities, and risks to the Director of Engineering and Project Management.
• Continually improve quality and workmanship of engineering designs and services.
• Own the onboarding, performance management, and career development of the team.
• Lead by example.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• B.S. degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electronics. Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification highly desired.
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing and manufacturing products.
• Experience leading and managing teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD, and data analysis.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks.
• Root-cause analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, drive, energy level, and problem-solving abilities.
• Lives the “continuous improvement” philosophy; develops and adopts new ideas and concepts.
• ASME Certification preferred.
• Six Sigma and Lean certifications preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Pay

$144,000 to $160,000 annually, plus bonus.

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.