Manager of Mechanical Drafters

Natoli Engineering Company, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Natoli Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to provide leadership and technical oversight for the Engineering team, including Mechanical Drafters and administrative support.

The role ensures productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of all engineering outputs while supporting new product development and production initiatives. The position partners with cross-functional leaders to align resources, processes, and deliverables with company objectives and customer requirements,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an engineering or technical leadership role.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering personnel.
• Proficient in CAD software and reading/creating engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of engineering outputs to meet quality standards and timelines.
• Lead and develop engineering staff, including drafters and support staff.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work to balance workload and project deadlines.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Sales, Purchasing, and Operations for launches and improvements.
• Develop and maintain engineering workflows and documentation standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Reading and interpreting drawings

Education

BS or BSET in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Engineering Manager provides leadership, direction, and technical oversight to the Engineering team, including Mechanical Drafters and administrative support staff. This role is accountable for the productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of all engineering outputs while supporting new product development, customer-specific solutions, production engineering initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. The Engineering Manager partners with cross-functional leaders to ensure engineering resources, processes, and deliverables align with Company Objectives, Manufacturing Capabilities, And Customer Requirements.

Job Specification: Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of all engineering outputs, ensuring the department consistently meets quality standards, delivery timelines, and business objectives.
• Lead, manage, and develop engineering personnel, including Mechanical Drafters and support staff, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign engineering work to balance workload, resource utilization, and project deadlines.
• Develop and improve engineering workflows to reduce errors, rework, delays, and inefficiencies
• Track and evaluate department performance using metrics related to productivity, accuracy, cycle time, and resource utilization.
• Coordinate work with Production, Quality, Sales, Purchasing, and Operations to support product launches, customer-specific solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering software tools, CAD systems, and documentation standards.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of engineering staff.

Qualifications

• BS or BSET in Engineering-Disciplines may include mechanical, industrial, robotics, computer science, mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an engineering or technical leadership role.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and team management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer and Microsoft software skills
• Working knowledge of steel types and manufacturing environments
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.); ability to read, create, and revise engineering drawings and schematics
• Analytical skills for evaluating complex technical information
• Self-motivated, confident, and professional when working with internal and external customers
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship requirements

Physical Requirements

• Office:
• Will be required to sit at a desk using a computer, as well as stand and walk, for 8 hours or more per day
• Manufacturing: Will be required to walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach in various capacities throughout the workday