Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Manager – Automation Leader

Sterling Engineering; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Rochester Hills, MI, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of about 14 engineers and develop them into a high‑performing group. This hands‑on player‑coach role requires mentoring, technical direction, and improving standards and processes across the team.

You will solve challenging mechanical design problems in custom automation and complex capital equipment while promoting DFM, DFA, and best practices. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience in custom automation, robotics, machine building, or automated equipment.
• Strong 3D CAD design experience and familiarity with manufacturing processes, tolerancing, GD&T, DFA/DFM.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 14 Mechanical Engineers.
• Provide technical direction while empowering engineers with ownership and autonomy.
• Coach engineers and strengthen the team's overall technical capabilities.
• Establish accountability, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit and develop additional engineering talent as the organization grows.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Team coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equival. engineering experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Rochester Hills, MI, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of about 14 engineers and develop them into a high‑performing group. This hands‑on player‑coach role requires mentoring, technical direction, and improving standards and processes across the team.

You will solve challenging mechanical design problems in custom automation and complex capital equipment while promoting DFM, DFA, and best practices. Relocation assistance is available.