Engineering Manager

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. in Mesquite, TX seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical and manufacturing engineers for NPD and sustaining programs. You will mentor staff, drive best practices, and ensure deadlines and quality while supporting fast-to-market initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with product management, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams, participation in technical reviews, and improving manufacturability and performance across products.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment of constant change.
• Demonstrated ability to create, implement and sustain processes and best practices.
• Understanding of the product development cycle from concept to market.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D modelling, 2D drafting, PDM and ERP systems.
• Hands-on experience with small engines, metal fabrication and plastics preferred.
• Strong analytical skills balanced with creativity and innovation.
• Knowledge of dimensioning and tolerance analysis.
• Self-directed and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of mechanical engineers and manufacturing engineering resources.
• Support industrial and consumer manufacturing facilities and lead continuous improvement.
• Mentor staff on engineering and design practices to improve usability, functionality, reliability and manufacturability.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, product management and sales as required.
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams to drive assignments.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, and designs.
• Contribute to design standards and support design reuse.
• Support existing product engineering needs with design/drawing changes to improve manufacturability and performance.

Skills

Product development

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Adaptability

Process improvement

Dimensional tolerancing

Self-directed

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

2D Drafting

PDM

ERP Systems

Job description

The Engineering Manager will directly manage a team of mechanical engineers and manufacturing engineering resources supporting New Product Development (NPD) programs, ongoing sustaining efforts and technical support for assigned products. The Engineering Manager provides direction, mentors staff and drives best practices while ensuring deadlines are met and a high level of quality is achieved. This role supports our fast-to-market and entrepreneurial business approach.

• Manage engineering resources to support industrial and consumer manufacturing facilities, while leading continuous improvement activities.
• Mentor staff on engineering and design best practices to drive user experience, enhanced functionality, reliability, serviceability and manufacturability.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing staff, including direct interaction on the shop floor, ongoing sustaining efforts and maintenance of drawings.
• Provide engineering support to product management and sales as required, including interpreting customer requirements and requests, reviewing product ratings and ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Work closely with product management, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams to advance assignments with speed and precision.
• Conduct and/or participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, codes and other artefacts.
• Contribute to design standards and support design reuse.
• Support existing product engineering needs through design and/or drawing changes to improve manufacturability, reduce costs and/or improve performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment of constant change.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others to create, implement and sustain processes and best practices.
• Understanding of the product development cycle, from concept to market.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D modelling, 2D drafting, PDM and ERP systems.
• Hands‑on experience with small engines, metal fabrication and plastics is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills balanced with creativity and innovation.
• Knowledge of dimensioning and tolerance analysis.
• Self‑directed individual who works well within a team environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience managing engineering resources in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in the Outdoor Power Equipment or Power Tools industry is highly preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in a multi‑channel retail business or industry is preferred.