Mechanical Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical engineering team, oversee custom machinery development, and foster a strong culture of support and continuous improvement. In this role, you will balance team management, hands-on project involvement, quality control, and client communications to ensure successful project execution and high product standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staff scheduling, task assignments, and PTO approvals.
• Direct onboarding and mandatory annual training programs for engineering staff.
• Cultivate group cohesion, team camaraderie, and a supportive, collaborative work culture.

Project Management & Execution:

• Organize engineering priorities based on collective project schedules.
• Hold weekly project schedule reviews and mentor engineers in project management principles.
• Maintain direct involvement in select projects to keep technical skills sharp.
• Proactively assist staff in resolving technical challenges and ensuring new applications are well documented.

Product Quality & Operations:

• Review machine work and assembly to ensure built machinery meets quality and operational standards ("passes the eye test").
• Conduct or delegate final mechanical approvals for all machinery.
• Ensure strict adherence to engineering controls and programming standards.
• Standardize operations by developing clear work instructions and documentation.

Customer Relations & Communication:

• Communicate effectively between internal teams and external customers.
• Gather customer requirements effectively and delegate appropriate technical support to fulfill client needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Significant experience in custom automation and machinery design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across internal and client interactions.
• Strong work ethic, high detail orientation, and a drive to continuously learn and adapt.
• Competitive salary + straight time
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year, plus 8 paid holidays.
• Clean, modern, fully air-conditioned facility working alongside a highly respected, talented team on exciting automation projects.

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