Mechanical Project Manager

Adecco; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Financial and retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is partnering with a manufacturing company to hire a Mechanical Project Manager to lead an engineering team. This role involves overseeing mechanical design, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in product design and team management. Offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of experience in product design and manufacturing.
• At least 2 years managing engineering teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution and communicate progress to senior leadership.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and manufacturability standards.
• Manage multiple product lines across mechanical disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical problem-solving

Proficiency in GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Adecco is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to hire a Mechanical Project Manager to lead their Mechanical Engineering team. This team focuses on specialized electromechanical equipment, including starters and generators.

Contact: [e-mail]

As a Mechanical Project Manager, you will oversee mechanical design and development, lead critical projects, provide technical direction, and collaborate with multiple departments to support new product development, research efforts, and proposal activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project execution and communicate progress and risks to senior leadership
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and manufacturability standards
• Manage multiple product lines across various mechanical disciplines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, testing, supply chain, and quality
• Handle team resource planning, recruitment, training, and development
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support market success
• Identify technology gaps and develop innovation roadmaps
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to best practices
• Travel may be required domestically and internationally (approx. quarterly)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Approximately 10 years of experience in product design and manufacturing
• At least 2 years managing engineering teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and technical problem-solving skills
• Proficient in GD&T and core mechanical engineering principles

Preferred

• Experience with electromechanical or rotating machinery
• Advanced degrees (MSME, MBA)
• Familiarity with aerospace or industrial engineering standards

Team & Budget

• Manage a team of ~10 engineers
• Oversee team budgets and conduct performance evaluations
• Office-based with standard equipment use
• May involve extended sitting and occasional lifting under 20 lbs

This employer offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial and retirement plans; paid time off; wellness programs; employee assistance; and professional development opportunities.

This employer is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Management, and Project Management

Industries

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing