Mechanical Engineering Manager

Direct Recruiters, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Up to 10% travel

Job summary

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering Manager for a Northeast Ohio custom automation and machine-design firm.

The role leads a team of about 10 mechanical engineers responsible for designing and developing sophisticated, custom automated machinery and special-purpose equipment. We seek a strong technical leader with hands-on design experience, capable of directing projects from concept through installation and collaborating with Controls, Manufacturing and Project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with custom automated machinery or SPe.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Ability to evaluate complex mechanical designs and guide other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of mechanical engineers and designers.
• Provide technical direction for custom automated machinery projects from concept through installation.
• Review designs, calculations, drawings, BOMs and component selections.
• Establish and improve engineering standards, design processes and reusable libraries.
• Collaborate with Controls, Manufacturing, Assembly and PM to ensure project execution.
• Manage resources, priorities, schedules and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, design quality and department performance.
• Foster a hands-on engineering culture focused on technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Mentoring/people management

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD Modeling

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Manager | Custom Automation & Machine Design

Relocation Assistance: Available

Travel: Up to 10%

About the Opportunity

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is partnering with a growing, privately held custom automation and machine-building company in Northeast Ohio to identify a Mechanical Engineering Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader or a highly accomplished Senior/Lead Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take the next step into management.

The position will lead a team of approximately 10 mechanical engineers responsible for designing and developing sophisticated custom automated machinery and special-purpose equipment.

We are specifically seeking someone with a strong technical foundation in custom machine design, not simply manufacturing plant engineering or traditional product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of mechanical engineers and designers.
• Provide technical direction and oversight for custom automated machinery projects from concept through installation.
• Review mechanical designs, calculations, drawings, component selections and bills of materials.
• Establish and improve engineering standards, design processes and reusable component libraries.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly and Project Management to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage engineering resources, project priorities, schedules and technical deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering efficiency, design quality and department performance.
• Foster a collaborative, hands-on engineering culture focused on technical excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience preferred, with significant hands-on experience designing custom automated machinery or special-purpose equipment.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software. SolidWorks strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex mechanical designs and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, machine design principles, manufacturing processes, materials and tolerancing.
• Experience developing engineering standards, improving design processes and implementing reusable design solutions.
• Previous engineering leadership or management experience preferred, but not required for exceptional senior-level designers with demonstrated leadership potential.
• Ability to work on-site in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead a talented engineering team working on technically challenging, highly customized automation projects.
• Join a growing, privately held organization with a collaborative culture and minimal corporate bureaucracy.
• Opportunity to influence engineering standards, processes and the long-term development of the department.
• Competitive benefits and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Excellent opportunity for a Lead or Principal Mechanical Engineer ready to advance into management.

We welcome experienced engineering managers as well as senior technical leaders looking to take the next step in their careers.