Manager, Mechanical Hardware Design (Space Optical Systems)

Job Title: Manager Mechanical Hardware Design (Space Optical Systems)

Job Code: 44562

Job Location: Fort Wayne IN

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of hardware designers developing cutting-edge mechanical solutions for space-based this role youll guide the mechanical architecture and design of systems that directly support commercial weather forecasting environmental monitoring and national defense applications. Our technical managers would typically have a group of 15-18 direct reports and would be responsible for both functional management and technical design and execution.

If youre energized by developing innovative hardware and contributing to mission-critical systems this role offers both deep technical challenge and meaningful impact.

Essential Functions:

• Lead mentor and develop HW/mechanical designers ensuring strong execution and career growth.
• Own mechanical architecture for new and existing products.
• Drive design reviews enforce best practices and ensure high-quality CAD and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with electrical systems manufacturing and product teams.
• Oversee schedule commitments risk mitigation and resource planning.
• Ensure DFM DFA and reliability considerations are integrated throughout the design process.
• Coordinate with suppliers and oversee prototype builds and validation.
• Able to obtain a US security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 5 years professional experience with CAD tools (Creo SolidWorks etc.).
• Prior or current experience leading technical team execution (managing cost and schedule performance)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active US security clearance is preferred
• Background in aerospace/space design development and integration
• Experience with collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Experience managing teams of designers or engineers.
• Clear communication and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Successful delivery of hardware or mechanical designs into production.