Mechanical Engineering Manager

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc. is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer in San Antonio, Texas. You will lead mechanical design for industrial control panels and ensure project delivery within scope and schedule.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on custom enclosures. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential. The role offers mentorship opportunities and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years in custom enclosures.
• Expertise in mechanical design within commercial or industrial construction settings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of industrial control panels and integrated assemblies.
• Maintain and improve internal engineering standards and best practices.
• Serve as primary technical interface with clients throughout project lifecycle.
• Drive engineering schedules and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Mentorship

Material specification

Collaboration

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD (3D)

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead mechanical design of industrial control panel enclosures, skids, cabinets, and integrated mechanical assemblies.
• Maintain and improve internal engineering standards and best practices.
• Partner with Project Managers, Electrical Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers through technical guidance and design reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, standardization, and manufacturability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production.
• Lead and oversee the design of custom generator enclosures and integrated power distribution systems.
• Structural & HVAC Integration: Collaborate across disciplines to ensure structural and cooling systems are optimized for durability, safety, and efficiency.
• Material & Component Strategy: Specify materials and components to align geographic and environmental considerations.
• Documentation & Compliance: Produce detailed design packages including drawings, bill of materials, and technical documentation; ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
• Client Collaboration: Serve as a primary technical interface with clients throughout the lifecycle of each project.
• Project Management: Drive engineering schedules and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet milestones.
• Mentorship: Lead design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold rigorous quality assurance standards.
• Relocation available.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years collaborating with mission critical custom enclosures.
• Expertise in mechanical design within commercial or industrial construction settings
• Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD (3D), and related engineering design tools
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.