Engineering and Operations Manager - Switch Matrix

MM Solutions; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical / Vision / Dental

Life insurance & 401(k)

Job summary

MM Solutions in Colorado is seeking an Engineering and Operations Manager to lead a diversified team of five mechanical engineers and five lab technicians. You will drive design, assembly, and testing of switch matrices for aerospace and defense applications, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.

Responsibilities include setting priorities, coaching staff, coordinating with project coordinators, procurement, and suppliers, and guiding design decisions for manufacturability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and thermal analysis.
• Ability to guide a team in CAD and thermal analysis.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and layout of switch matrices to support DFM principles and serviceability.
• Lead, coach, and develop five mechanical engineers and five lab technicians responsible for system design, assembly, and testing.
• Work with integrators and technicians in support of manufacturability during integration.
• Coordinate with project coordinators and procurement to manage the schedule and part availability.
• Verify clear communication among project teams regarding issues during the build process.
• Set priorities and performance expectations, balance workloads, and provide tools and support.
• Review project progress and align production schedules with staffing and material availability.
• Foster collaboration between engineering and lab teams to ensure reliable testing and quality.
• Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings and annual performance reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Mechanical design

Operational problem-solving

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Creo

Job description

Position Summary: The Engineering and Operations Manager leads a team of five mechanical engineers and five lab technicians, bringing together engineering design, hands-on assembly, and testing to deliver high-quality systems for aerospace and defense applications. These systems, called switch matrices, route radio frequency (RF) signals between electronic equipment.

This role connects design decisions with successful production—setting priorities, developing team members, removing obstacles, and coordinating resources to keep projects moving. Working closely with project coordinators, procurement, and suppliers, the Operations Manager ensures systems are practical to build and maintain, meet quality requirements, and are delivered on schedule. Success requires a leader who combines sound technical judgment with clear communication, effective coaching, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Company Summary: MM Solutions is a well-established company serving the Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and High-Tech Industries in Colorado with high-touch custom packaging, professional services, and logistic solutions. Creating opportunities and overcoming challenges is what drives us to provide clients with the necessary people, services, and equipment for every job. We are an organization that commits to its team members, maintaining a safe and fun environment while treating everyone as a valued individual. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status.

Full benefits are available to full-time team members.

• paid sick leave and vacation
• medical/vision/dental
• company-funded life insurance and 401(k)

Description

Position Summary: The Engineering and Operations Manager leads a team of five mechanical engineers and five lab technicians, bringing together engineering design, hands-on assembly, and testing to deliver high-quality systems for aerospace and defense applications. These systems, called switch matrices, route radio frequency (RF) signals between electronic equipment.

This role connects design decisions with successful production—setting priorities, developing team members, removing obstacles, and coordinating resources to keep projects moving. Working closely with project coordinators, procurement, and suppliers, the Operations Manager ensures systems are practical to build and maintain, meet quality requirements, and are delivered on schedule. Success requires a leader who combines sound technical judgment with clear communication, effective coaching, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Company Summary: MM Solutions is a well-established company serving the Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and High-Tech Industries in Colorado with high-touch custom packaging, professional services, and logistic solutions. Creating opportunities and overcoming challenges is what drives us to provide clients with the necessary people, services, and equipment for every job. We are an organization that commits to its team members, maintaining a safe and fun environment while treating everyone as a valued individual. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee the design and layout of switch matrices to support DFM principles and serviceability. This includes the positioning and mechanical attachment of switches, amplifiers, couplers, mixers, control boards, power supplies, and front/rear panel connections.
• Lead, coach, and develop five mechanical engineers and five lab technicians responsible for system design, assembly, and testing.
• Work with integrators and technicians in support of manufacturability during integration.
• Work with project coordinators, and procurement to manage the schedule ensuring all switch matrices are built according to schedule and part availability.
• Verify integrators and test technicians communicate clearly with all project teams regarding issues or concerns during the build process.
• Set clear priorities and performance expectations, balance workloads, and ensure team members have the tools, information, and support needed to succeed.
• Review project progress regularly, resolve obstacles, and coordinate with project coordinators and procurement to align production schedules with staffing and material availability.
• Build collaboration between engineering and lab teams so design decisions support efficient assembly, reliable testing, and consistent quality.
• Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings and annual performance reviews, provide timely feedback, and address team concerns constructively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Team leadership: Ability to coach and develop engineers and technicians, set clear expectations, manage performance, and build a collaborative team.
• Communication and coordination: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Mechanical design: Knowledge of 3D computer-aided design (CAD), engineering drawings, and design practices that make systems easier to build, assemble, and maintain.
• Engineering tools: Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and Creo for design and revision control; familiarity with simulation tools used to evaluate cooling needs and structural performance.
• Technical interpretation: Ability to interpret assembly documentation, dimensional tolerances, and diagrams showing how radio frequency (RF) signals move through a system.
• Operational problem-solving: Ability to manage competing priorities, remove production obstacles, and improve processes while maintaining quality and schedules.
• Professional judgment: Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to MM Solutions’ core values.
• Computer proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Education

at least a 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Experience

Management experience in a Manufacturing environment.

Please note

Relevant work experience may be considered, but candidates must be familiar with CAD tools and thermal analysis and able to guide a team in these skills.