Mechanical Engineering Manager

LHH; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays (80 hours)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in designing, developing, and implementing custom industrial machinery and mechanical systems. This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise, project management, and team development.

The position emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design, machine design, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Project management and budget oversight experience.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and implement new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Mechanical Engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and resource planning.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through production, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline objectives are met.
• Design and develop custom machinery and mechanical systems using CAD software and engineering best practices.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses related to motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and structural components.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and leadership teams to improve processes and support business objectives.
• Partner with suppliers and vendors to source, evaluate, and integrate components and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and industry regulations.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and new product development.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Project management

CAD software

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

The Mechanical Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers while driving the design, development, and implementation of custom industrial machinery and mechanical systems. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical expertise, project management, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Mechanical Engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and resource planning.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through production, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline objectives are met.
• Design and develop custom machinery and mechanical systems using CAD software and engineering best practices.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses related to motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and structural components.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and leadership teams to improve processes and support business objectives.
• Partner with suppliers and vendors to source, evaluate, and integrate components and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and industry regulations.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and new product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in mechanical design, machine design, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Project management and budget oversight experience.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and implement new technologies.

Salary Range: $115,000-$130,000

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers