Engineering Manager – OEM Equipment Systems

Accelera Staffing; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Mechanical Engineering team responsible for OEM equipment systems and heavy industrial machinery. You will guide design efforts, validate calculations, and drive cross-functional collaboration to meet safety, performance, and budget goals.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in capital equipment design, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD), and a proven track record in engineering leadership and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• 7+ years of professional experience designing capital equipment and material-handling systems.
• Direct experience with OEM equipment systems required.
• Proficient in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD or equivalents.
• Experience leading mechanical engineering teams and projects.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide, coach, and develop mechanical engineering staff, set priorities and supervise designs.
• Lead design and engineering of heavy industrial machinery and material-handling systems (stacks, conveyors).
• Validate layouts, calculations, and specifications to meet safety, performance, and manufacturing goals.
• Lead root-cause analysis and investigations for equipment failures.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and Project Management to meet timelines and customer needs.
• Promote standardized documentation and design workflows to boost quality and scalability.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Engineering Manager – OEM Equipment Systems

Core Responsibilities

• Guide, coach, and cultivate mechanical engineering staff by offering technical guidance, supervising designs, managing assignments, and setting project priorities.
• Manage the creation and engineering of heavy industrial machinery and material-handling solutions, such as stackers and conveyor systems.
• Validate and authorize engineering layouts, technical calculations, and specifications to ensure all machinery aligns with safety, performance, budgetary, and manufacturing goals.
• Spearhead high-level technical investigations and root-cause evaluations to resolve challenges involving structural integrity, equipment functionality, installation, and commissioning.
• Partner across departments with Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and Project Management to ensure project timelines, technical scopes, and customer needs are successfully met.
• Foster engineering excellence by implementing standardized documentation, refined design workflows, and best practices to boost overall quality and operational scalability.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• At least seven years of professional experience focused on the design of capital equipment, industrial machinery, or material-handling systems.
• Direct experience in the design of OEM equipment systems is essential.
• Skilled in the use of CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrated history of managing mechanical engineering personnel and overseeing equipment development programs.
• Proven track record of directing mechanical engineering projects and spearheading initiatives to improve design and production processes.
• Advanced analytical and troubleshooting capabilities to address intricate equipment failures and foster productive partnerships with maintenance and manufacturing departments.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.