Mechanical Engineering Manager

NR Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing mechanical engineering team in San Francisco, overseeing development and manufacturing of electromechanical products.

You will act as the technical liaison between customers, cross-functional engineering groups, and global manufacturing operations to ensure successful product development, execution and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years engineering experience in a technical or manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of complex mechanical assemblies and product development.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, MIM, and plastics.
• Knowledge of SPC, Cp/Cpk, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing quality.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead, prioritize, and oversee engineering activities, project execution, and team deliverables.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer engineering discussions and product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality and program management to drive project success.
• Communicate project priorities, technical challenges and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to strategic engineering decisions.
• Support customer meetings, technical reviews and product development activities.
• Provide timely technical support to customers and internal teams when required.
• Travel internationally on an occasional basis to support product development, manufacturing and customer engagement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

GD&T knowledge

SPC/Cp/Cpk

Engineering drawings

Excel and PowerPoint

English communication

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

NR Consultingis currently seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager for an opportunity in San Francisco, CA – Onsite!

Position Title: Mechanical Engineering Manager

Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2026.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. NR consulting will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Salary Range: $120K - $160K/Annum plus benefits

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing engineering team supporting the development and manufacturing of advanced electromechanical products. This individual will serve as a key technical liaison between customers, cross‑functional engineering teams, and global manufacturing operations, ensuring successful product development, execution and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, prioritize, and oversee engineering activities, project execution, and team deliverables.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer engineering discussions and product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality and program management to drive project success.
• Communicate project priorities, technical challenges and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to strategic engineering decisions.
• Support customer meetings, technical reviews and product development activities.
• Provide timely technical support to customers and internal teams when required.
• Travel internationally on an occasional basis to support product development, manufacturing and customer engagement activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of complex mechanical assemblies and product development.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, metal injection molding (MIM) and plastic components.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability (Cp/Cpk), tolerance analysis and manufacturing quality principles.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting high‑volume manufacturing or new product introduction (NPI).
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Experience collaborating with global manufacturing teams.
• International travel experience supporting engineering or manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional and multicultural environment.
• Additional language skills including Mandarin are considered a plus.

If you are an engineering leader who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with global teams and driving innovative product development from concept through production, we'd love to hear from you.

About NR Consulting

Founded in 2005, NR Consulting is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, technology services, and recruitment strategy, trusted by Fortune 500 and mid‑sized organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with a Global Delivery Center in India, NR Consulting partners with clients to drive innovation, accelerate business outcomes, and deliver scalable talent solutions across industries such as engineering, information technology, energy, life sciences, and manufacturing.

With a strong belief in the power of people and performance, NR Consulting has built a reputation for excellence in direct hire, contract staffing, and project‑based consulting. Our commitment to integrity, diversity, and client success has enabled us to consistently deliver top‑tier professionals who help businesses achieve their strategic and operational goals.

Guided by our core values — People First, Accountability, Excellence, and Partnership — we take pride in fostering long‑term relationships with clients and candidates alike. Our multicultural teams work collaboratively across geographies to provide agile, high‑quality, and results‑driven solutions that make a measurable difference.

NR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at‑will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.