Manager, Engineering

ProMach; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision programs

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company match

Job summary

ProMach is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager in Raleigh, NC to oversee engineering processes and project management. This role involves managing a team and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards in machinery design.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of engineering experience, a Bachelor of Science degree, and strong communication skills. Comprehensive benefits are provided from the first day of employment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design and application engineering.
• Experience with departmental management and strategic planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Mechanical Engineering department.
• Oversee product and process design management.
• Communicate product line vision to the engineering organization.

Skills

Design and application engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Mechanical Engineering department.
• Oversee all aspects of product and process design, managing the work plans for all projects needing mechanical engineering support.
• Clearly and consistently communicate product line vision to the engineering organization, guiding engineering efforts to achieve this vision.
• Develop engineering processes, best practices and test programs that ensure all products meet the appropriate safety, reliability, and performance standards.
• Provide training to direct and indirect reports as required to enhance departmental performance, including regular coaching and counseling on all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Leverage past experience and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with sales, operations, and service.
• Ensure engineering systems used are the best possible to guarantee product integrity, reliability and cost effectiveness.
• Assure all products meet compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Responsible for mechanical engineering projects, including obtaining customer specifications and designing mechanical components of machinery; works closely with Sales, applying mechanical engineering knowledge of machinery principles, materials, manufacturing methods, and processes to ensure designs are functional, practical, economic, and satisfy customer operating requirements.
• Design machined and fabricated parts (including manufacturing methods) such as shafts, bearings & housings, valves, drive components, mounting plates & precision spacers, structural frame weldments, sheet metal bins, channels, covers, and ducts.
• Prepare proper bills of material based on design and order necessary control units for production.
• Analyze and prioritize projects based on the scope of established internal operations schedule.
• Interface with Manufacturing to ensure machinery designs are properly fabricated, parts machined, and assembled; may include revising mechanical design specifications/drawings. Interface with Production to conduct machinery mechanical testing, and coordinate with other departments such as sales/marketing, parts, purchasing, etc., to ensure customer on-time delivery. Direct and address inquiries and problems to other departments.
• Act as a technical resource for customers and the Service Department’s technicians to address and resolve inquiries and problems, especially during machine installation and start‑up at customer plants.
• Oversee the Mechanical Engineers at Axon.
• Assist in solving problems and design challenges.
• Manage workload and projects assigned to the mechanical engineering team.
• Facilitate teamwork and collaboration with other departments within Axon.
• Support the Director of Engineering with delegated tasks.
• Provide customer‑facing assistance for complaints and innovation.
• Provide input on performance reviews.
• Manage PTO & timecards of the team to meet production needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience in design and/or application engineering.
• Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience in packaging machinery preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to demonstrate inventiveness and forward thinking.
• Experience with departmental management, strategic planning, and goal setting.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.
• Experience in product development from initial concept to launch.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Light/moderate travel based on business needs.
• Results‑oriented, self‑motivated, with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and inspire others toward the same behaviors.
• Analytical thinker with a desire for root‑cause problem solving.
• Works effectively and collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment, comfortable in cross‑functional roles.

Benefits

We provide comprehensive compensation: base pay, potential short‑term incentive opportunities, medical/dental/vision programs, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a retirement savings plan with company match, and a wellness program. Benefits begin on your first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E‑Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.