MANAGER, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for planning directing and overseeing all mechanical engineering activities from product development through production. This role ensures that engineering projects processes and deliverables meet customer requirements and internal standards while providing leadership technical guidance and cross-functional support.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee mechanical engineering efforts from development through final delivery.
• Manage team workload and anticipate staffing needs.
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide performance guidance and recommendations.
• Collaborate with program management to establish cost and schedule targets.
• Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Support improvements in Product Data Management (PDM) and Configuration Management (CM).
• Participate in Change Control Boards (CCB).
• Assist with proposal development quality assurance procurement and manufacturing activities.
• Provide regular status updates to senior leadership and program teams.
• Manage customer communications as required.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Evaluate product performance reliability and safety.
• Support development of production drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Mentor engineers technicians and production staff.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve design and assembly processes.
• Assist with equipment and tooling selection and procurement.
• Safely handle equipment and materials and adhere to work schedule requirements including overtime.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience managing diverse engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of engineering development processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Understanding of GD&T and applicable engineering standards.
• Knowledge of structural and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with PDM PLM and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles such as mechanics thermodynamics and materials science.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining fabrication and welding.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment with a focus on innovation and quality.
• Eligibility to obtain required security clearance and ability to travel as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of mechanical engineering design experience.
• At least three (3) years of management experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in machining fabrication welding and assembly preferred.
• Experience with aircraft structural and hydraulic systems is a plus.
• Military or aviation maintenance experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies is an advantage.