Engineering Manager

Weiss North America Inc; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life_insur

401K eligibility

Bi-weekly pay

Generous PTO

Job summary

WEISS North America, Inc. in Willoughby, OH seeks an Engineering Manager to lead our Mechanical and Applications Engineering teams.

This hands-on leader mentors engineers, supports customer needs, and drives cross-functional collaboration across departments. The role manages multiple projects from concept to delivery, develops custom mechanical designs using WEISS products and CAD software, and partners with Sales and Product Management during pre-sales to define capabilities and scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within automation or machinery design.
• Prior experience in a leadership, management, or mentorship role within an engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple engineering projects, from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal standards.
• Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to engineering team members – mechanical engineers and applications engineers.
• Develop custom mechanical design solutions utilizing WEISS standard products and CAD software.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product Management to define product capabilities, positioning, and scope during pre-sales engagements.
• Work with customers and internal sales teams during pre-and post-sale processes, offering technical support and design guidance.
• Prepare proposals and coordinate sales support for value-added mechanical solutions.
• Manage project timelines, maintain delivery schedules, and oversee engineering documentation (BOMs, routings, CAD data).
• Ensure communication across departments, customers, and suppliers to maintain project clarity and momentum.
• Maintain and improve internal CAD data standards and contribute to product quality and consistency.
• Represent WEISS products confidently through demonstrations and hands-on expertise.
• Perform additional tasks and cross-functional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

Strong communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP

Job description

Engineering Manager

WEISS North America, Inc – Willoughby, OH (Cleveland, OH)

Salary/Exempt

Job Description

The Engineering Manager will lead and support our Mechanical and Applications Engineering teams. This role requires a hands-on, technically skilled leader with a strong mechanical background, outstanding organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple engineering and pre-sales projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to mentoring engineers, supporting customer needs, and driving cross-functional collaboration across departments.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on the 31st day of employment.




• 401K eligibility begins after the 60th day of employment.




• Pay is bi-weekly.




• Generous PTO policy.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000

Job Responsibilities - Engineering Manager

• Lead and coordinate multiple engineering projects, from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal standards


• Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to engineering team members – mechanical engineers and applications engineers


• Develop custom mechanical design solutions utilizing WEISS standard products and CAD software

Collaborate with Sales and Product Management to define product capabilities, positioning, and scope during pre-sales engagements

• Work with customers and internal sales teams during pre-and post-sale processes, offering technical support and design guidance


• Prepare proposals and coordinate sales support for value-added mechanical solutions


• Manage project timelines, maintain delivery schedules, and oversee engineering documentation (BOMs, routings, CAD data)


• Ensure communication across departments, customers, and suppliers to maintain project clarity and momentum


• Maintain and improve internal CAD data standards and contribute to product quality and consistency


• Represent WEISS products confidently through demonstrations and hands-on expertise


• Perform additional tasks and cross-functional duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Experience - Engineering Manager

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent professional experience required


• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within automation or machinery design


• Prior experience in a leadership, management, or mentorship role within an engineering environment


• Strong mechanical aptitude and project management skills


• Proficient in SolidWorks; experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP is a plus


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in customer-facing discussions


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


• Experience in the automotive industry and/or with electrical knowledge is a plus


• Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, \"can-do\" attitude, and ability to work independently

Company Description

WEISS is a high-quality manufacturer of cam, servo, and linear motor driven automation components. We supply the world with rotary index tables, palletized conveyors, linear motor driven pick and place units, cam and servo driven assembly chassis, ring index tables, and machine bases and tool plates. WEISS was founded over 55 years ago and is now the world leader in rotary indexing tables for assembly, welding, packaging, medical devices, and many other industries. We specialize in the highest quality craftsmanship and offer an industry leading four-year warranty. No matter if you need to rotate 100 tons or pick and place a 1 oz. part very accurately, WEISS has the solution. As the world leader in indexing/positioning tables we still have the most innovative designs and newest products. We also offer many other additional handling and positioning devices for your automation needs. Visit www.weiss-world.com today.

We have grown by more than 300% in the last ten years. Our growth is only limited by our desire and resources. We will achieve similar growth over the next five years.

Compensation details: 95000-115000