Mechanical Engineering Manager
Position Overview
The Mechanical Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle support of complex electromechanical products. This role oversees technical execution, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, designers, and technical specialists.
- Define team objectives, set performance expectations, and conduct regular coaching and reviews.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and solutions‑focused engineering culture.
Product Development & Engineering Execution
- Oversee mechanical design activities for new product development, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Guide the team through requirements definition, concept generation, prototyping, detailed design, analysis, and release to manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, internal quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Review and approve detailed drawings, 3D models, engineering change orders, and documentation.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management to ensure integrated product development.
- Provide technical input during project planning, cost estimation, and risk assessments.
- Participate in design reviews, cross-functional troubleshooting, and production readiness activities.
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Champion best practices in mechanical design, documentation, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability/assembly (DFM/DFA).
- Drive adoption of new tools, methodologies, and technologies that enhance product quality and engineering efficiency.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for product or process issues.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including exposure to full product lifecycle development.
- 3+ years of engineering leadership or technical team management experience.
- Strong expertise in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and engineering analysis tools.
- Demonstrated experience with DFM/DFA principles and working with contract manufacturers or internal production teams.
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