Mechanical Engineering Manager

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of mechanical engineers to successfully execute complex engineering projects. The role owns technical delivery, resource planning, quality, cost, schedule adherence, and talent development, while ensuring engineering outputs meet customer, business, and compliance expectations. The position reports to a Director‑level engineering leader and plays a critical role in achieving revenue, margin, and operational targets.

Engineering Execution & Technical Leadership

• Own end‑to‑end mechanical engineering execution for assigned projects, from design handoff through commissioning and customer turnover.
• Define and manage mechanical design processes including design reviews, ordering reviews, installation support, and go‑live support.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are complete, accurate, and aligned with scope, schedule, and budget commitments.
• Drive technical rigor, value engineering, and standardization across projects. 

Project & Business Performance

• Deliver projects to meet customer expectations for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive productivity and performance metrics such as on‑time delivery, design quality, forecast accuracy, and cost control.
• Execute tiered accountability and operating cadence reviews to proactively manage risks, issues, and escalations.
• Support achievement of business objectives including revenue, margin, and cash flow targets. 

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Mechanical Engineering Supervisors and Engineers.
• Define required mechanical engineering skillsets, identify capability gaps, and implement hiring, training, and development plans.
• Conduct performance assessments and define individual goals aligned to business and project needs.
• Build succession plans and ensure long‑term team sustainability. 

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with project management, electrical, controls, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure integrated execution.
• Act as a key interface with internal stakeholders and customers to manage expectations and resolve technical or execution issues.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, processes, and safety requirements. 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in Material Handling mechanical engineering and project execution roles.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience managing engineers or supervisors.
• Strong understanding of Material Handling mechanical design, manufacturing, and system integration.