Mechanical Engineering Manager | Lead 3D Design & DFMA

Crusoe; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to own day‑to‑day execution, bridging strategic design direction with production‑ready drawings for modular buildings and power distribution.

You will lead a team of mechanical design engineers, review deliverables from concept to production, and drive ECOs, compliance, and cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in mechanical design.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or management role leading engineering teams.
• Expert proficiency with 3D modeling software, especially SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
• Strong first‑principles problem solving and design analysis.
• Knowledge of building codes, energy codes, UL listings and related standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to lead cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of mechanical design engineers and conduct 1‑on‑1s, performance reviews, and growth conversations.
• Own the mechanical engineering work queue, assign projects based on expertise and schedule priorities, surface risks.
• Step in to perform advanced IC work when needed and review complex designs for quality and feasibility.
• Review deliverables including BOMs, specs, and assembly instructions for accuracy.
• Lead ECOs and lifecycle management for product releases.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and standards (UL, IEC, ISO) across designs.
• Partner with Manufacturing to resolve questions and drive DFMA/DFx reviews and cost reduction.

Skills

3D modeling

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

First-principles problem solving

Leadership/people management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Crusoe is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to own day‑to‑day execution, bridging strategic design direction with production‑ready drawings for modular buildings and power distribution.

You will lead a team of mechanical design engineers, review deliverables from concept to production, and drive ECOs, compliance, and cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.