Engineering Manager

Starfish Partners; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with match

20 days PTO + 8 holidays

Job summary

Starfish Partners seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a small mechanical engineering team focused on robotics and automation systems. This hands-on role guides design from concept through build, mentoring engineers and collaborating with controls and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mechanical engineering with robotics/automation experience and strong CAD skills. Relocation assistance and travel are available; join a growing organization delivering sophisticated robotic

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Robotics and industrial automation experience required.
• Previous engineering leadership or team lead experience.
• Automation integrator experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small mechanical engineering team.
• Provide technical direction for custom robotics and automation systems.
• Oversee mechanical design from concept through build and implementation.
• Serve as a technical resource for engineers, customers, and internal teams.
• Review designs, troubleshoot challenges, and improve engineering processes.
• Collaborate with controls, manufacturing, project management, and leadership.
• Help maintain project schedules and engineering standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

We are partnering with a growing robotics and industrial automation company seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a small mechanical engineering team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while developing and mentoring others.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a small mechanical engineering team
• Provide technical direction for custom robotics and automation systems
• Oversee mechanical design from concept through build and implementation
• Serve as a technical resource for engineers, customers, and internal teams
• Review designs, troubleshoot challenges, and improve engineering processes
• Collaborate with controls, manufacturing, project management, and leadership
• Help maintain project schedules and engineering standards

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience preferred
• Robotics and industrial automation experience required
• Previous engineering leadership or team lead experience
• Automation integrator experience strongly preferred
• SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD experience
• Automotive automation experience is a plus
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Engineering degree preferred; significant relevant experience will be considered

Why Consider It?

• Relocation assistance available
• Approximately 10% overnight travel
• 401(k) with 4% match
• 20 days PTO + 8 paid holidays

Join a growing organization working on sophisticated robotic and automated equipment