Mechanical Engineering Manager
IDj-3962
Job TypeDirect Hire
Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of mechanical engineers within a growing precision manufacturing environment.
This highly visible leadership role combines people development, technical problem-solving, workflow improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to help engineering and production operate more efficiently.
Responsibilities:
· Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers.
· Establish goals, provide actionable feedback, manage performance, and support professional-development planning.
· Create a culture of accountability, urgency, collaboration, and consistent follow-through.
· Optimize engineering workflows to improve throughput, eliminate waste, and strengthen handoffs between engineering and production.
· Identify potential problems early and take action before they affect quality, cost, or delivery.
· Troubleshoot complex design and production challenges using an analytical, solutions-focused approach.
· Guide engineers through concept development, 3D modeling, drawing creation, tolerance selection, and design-for-manufacturability reviews.
· Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer expectations and internal quality requirements.
· Own and monitor departmental performance indicators.
· Develop and manage the engineering department’s budget.
· Partner with production and other internal teams to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
· Address unresolved issues directly and make timely, well-informed decisions.
Requirements:
· 10+ years of design-engineering experience
· Previous experience leading, mentoring, and managing direct reports.
· Strong understanding of CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and related production processes.
· Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks.
· Experience guiding projects through concept development, 3D modeling, prints, tolerances, and manufacturability reviews.
· Proven ability to improve engineering workflows, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
· Confident and effective communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback and hold team members accountable.
· Proactive, assertive, innovative, and solutions-oriented leadership style.
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
· Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening is required.