Mechanical Engineering Manager - Onsite Leadership & Design

Aleron; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager for our Meridian, Idaho site to lead and develop the mechanical engineering team in delivering precise plumbing and tool designs for worldwide applications.

You will own engineering execution, resource planning, design standards, and BOM accuracy, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance targets are met while mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Minimum three years' experience as a mechanical engineer.
• Minimum three years' experience as an Engineering manager.
• Minimum three years' experience in 3D modeling in Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Leads and approves mechanical and automation system designs, including plumbing and tank systems, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Develops, reviews, and approves system specifications based on technical feasibility, cost, and performance requirements.
• Provides timely feedback on manufacturing questions and requests for information;
• Leads resolution of manufacturing issues by driving design corrections, updating documentation, and ensuring root cause closure; verifies products are built to specifications and resolves discrepancies by updating drawings, routers, and BOMs to ensure full resolution
• Oversees development and accuracy of bills of materials, routers, and manufacturing instructions
• Owns engineering execution to ensure deliverables meet project scope, schedule, and cost targets
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives focused on design efficiency, manufacturability, cost reduction, and product quality
• Partners with Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams to ensure full system integration and successful project execution
• Leads and develops Mechanical Engineering team to achieve efficient and timely results; coordinates activities and designs with cross-functional engineering teams and communicates design constraints to drive solutions
• Directly manages Mechanical Engineering staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Establishes team priorities, allocates resources, and ensures alignment with project and company objectives
• Develops team capabilities through mentoring, training, and succession planning
• Drives accountability for engineering deliverables, quality, and timelines
• Provides engineering direction and validation for project quoting and estimating, including design concepts and component selection
• Exercises independent judgment in technical decision-making, resource allocation, and project execution
• Has authority to make personnel recommendations, including hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions
• Directly supervises engineering staff and is accountable for team performance and results

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Engineering management

Team leadership

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager for our Meridian, Idaho site to lead and develop the mechanical engineering team in delivering precise plumbing and tool designs for worldwide applications.

You will own engineering execution, resource planning, design standards, and BOM accuracy, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance targets are met while mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement.