Mechanical Engineering Manager

JMP Solutions - Canada; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team designing high-performance automation systems for industrial clients. You will oversee engineering operations, driving design excellence, project execution, and adherence to standards under the VP of Mechanical Engineering.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering and 10+ years of leadership, with strong SolidWorks CAD and FEA experience, plus exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 10+ years leading an engineering team.
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD with FEA simulation.
• Strong problem-solving and technical aptitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel within US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of Mechanical Engineering resources with coaching and performance reviews.
• Ensure on-time delivery of project scope and budgets.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure process adherence.
• Assess feasibility of plans for resourcing, milestones, and budgets.
• Communicate project status and risks to clients and teams.
• Develop and ensure compliance with standardization and processes.
• Lead talent development and front-line management.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA simulation

Job description

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of skilled professionals in designing and developing high-performance automation systems for the Industrial sector. Your leadership and technical expertise will shape the future of mechanical life sciences automation, ensuring excellence in engineering operations, project execution and standards of the industry. If you're passionate about automation, problem-solving, and leading a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you. This position reports to the Vice President of Mechanical Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct management of Mechanical Engineering resources. This includes objective setting, coaching and development, and performance reviews.
• Accountable for the Design Group’s performance in terms of achieving/defining functional targets, meeting/beating project budgets, and ensuring on-time delivery of scope.
• Ensure engineering excellence is achieved by active participation in project and design reviews as the approval authority while adhering to the defined process and Stage-Gate methodology.
• Review and verify feasibility of proposed project plans for resourcing, milestone dates, and budgets such that project teams are setup with what is required to execute to the plan.
• Respond to escalated project and operational challenges with strategic plans and tenacious follow-through to completion, while driving a culture of urgency into the team.
• Be the mechanical process owner to develop, approve, and ensure compliance of documented standards and processes for standardization and consistent execution.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to clients, stakeholders, and team members. Accountable for the group’s talent development through active coaching, mentoring, training, and front-line management of both the leaders and team members.
• Foster a workspace atmosphere that is in strong alignment with values and promotes an extraordinary employee experience.
• Prioritize and allocate technical resources to successfully complete projects and ensure project schedules meet on-time delivery milestones.
• Communicate team resourcing and project execution performance.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or minimum ten years managing an Engineering team
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software including FEA simulation.
• Technical aptitude with problem solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal/ communication skills,
• Must possess strong organizational skills, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Engineering Managers at Convergix should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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