Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

About the role

Focal Point is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to join the Existing Product Support (EPS) team. This individual will manage projects for an offshore engineering team in India and lead two onsite technicians, overseeing product updates, cost reduction projects, and ongoing production support. The role ensures projects are delivered on time while maintaining high-quality standards for Focal Point’s premium brand. This position reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager of Product Development.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a team environment that supports successful development and delivery of high-quality, market-relevant product designs.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, including product update requests, cost reduction efforts, and design improvements.
• Virtually and onsite manage project priorities and timelines for the team.
• Act as a key reviewer of mechanical engineering designs, ensuring alignment with performance requirements, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Coordinate product operationalization activities with cross-functional teams.
• Drive a strong understanding and integration of process capability (both internal and external) into product design, enabling effective collaboration with suppliers.
• Support on-time delivery by responding to production and supply chain inquiries.
• Oversee hiring, training, development, and performance evaluations of the EPS team while acting as a coach and mentor.

Competencies

• Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency.
• “Systems Thinker” with the ability to translate larger objectives into team-level tasks.
• Tenacious problem-solver with an energetic approach to raising the bar.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” to support the team.
• Team player with a demonstrated history of creating and maintaining a productive team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with 7+ years of experience in product design.
• Experience in project management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) cost reduction methodology.
• Highly proficient in the use of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) as a design and risk mitigation tool.
• Highly proficient in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and significant experience in designing/creating drawings using GD&T.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience with DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Experience working with an engineering services offshore team virtually (preferred but not required).
• Proficient with 3D modeling software, preferably SolidWorks.

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000 starting base salary plus bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Disability and parental leave.
• 401K with company match.