Lead Mechanical Engineering Manager for Precision Manufacturing

Job Juncture; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in a growing precision manufacturing environment. You will develop people, solve complex problems, and optimize workflows to boost throughput and quality.

The role requires 10+ years of design engineering, solid leadership experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks. A Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred, with background checks and drug screening required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design-engineering experience.
• Experience leading and managing direct reports.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and related production processes.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Experience guiding projects through concept development, 3D modeling, prints, tolerances, and manufacturability reviews.
• Proven ability to improve engineering workflows, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Confident and effective communication skills, including feedback and accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers.
• Establish goals, provide feedback, manage performance, and support professional development planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, collaboration, and follow-through.
• Optimize engineering workflows to improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Identify problems early and take action to protect quality, cost, and delivery.
• Troubleshoot design and production challenges with analytical approaches.
• Guide engineers through concept development, 3D modeling, drawings, tolerances, and DFx reviews.
• Ensure deliverables meet customer expectations and internal quality requirements.
• Own and monitor departmental performance indicators and budgets.
• Collaborate with production and other teams to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Team development

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Juncture is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in a growing precision manufacturing environment. You will develop people, solve complex problems, and optimize workflows to boost throughput and quality.

The role requires 10+ years of design engineering, solid leadership experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks. A Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred, with background checks and drug screening required.