Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead — Custom Equipment

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 130.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

Actalent is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a growing team responsible for custom machinery in Aurora, OH. You will stay actively involved in design, problem-solving, and full project execution, ensuring safety, manufacturability, and cost targets.

You will mentor engineers, manage workloads and schedules, review designs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. The role is based in Aurora with a hybrid schedule and potential international travel.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or associate degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 8 years of design experience in custom equipment design and manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of management experience leading, mentoring, or supervising mechanical engineers and designers.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent, including drawing creation and BOM release practices.
• Ability to travel approximately 15-30%, including occasional international travel, typically about once per month for multi-day visits.

Aufgaben

• Lead, mentor, and develop mechanical engineers and designers, setting clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards.
• Manage engineering workload, schedules, resources, and project priorities to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery of custom equipment projects.
• Lead concept, design, and release reviews for custom equipment and integrated systems, ensuring technical robustness and alignment with customer needs.
• Review and approve mechanical drawings, engineering calculations, component selections, bills of materials, and other engineering deliverables.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, safety standards, manufacturability requirements, and cost targets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead complex custom equipment projects from initial concept through detailed design, fabrication, testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinate closely with Controls, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Project Management, Sales, Service, and Applications Engineering throughout project execution.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for customers and suppliers, providing clear communication and timely issue resolution.
• Support Sales and Applications Engineering with equipment concepts, technical input for estimating, proposal development, and scope clarification.
• Identify schedule, resource, and technical risks early in the project and develop appropriate mitigation plans and solutions.
• Support equipment testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning at customer sites, including occasional international travel.
• Provide a clear technical and commercial handoff of awarded projects to Engineering, ensuring all requirements and assumptions are documented.
• Maintain accurate costing for all active projects and quotations, monitoring variances and driving corrective actions where needed.
• Support project engineering and serve as an ongoing technical resource, maintaining strong customer presence and communication throughout each project.
• Drive small‑scale projects such as tooling, fixtures, and documentation updates to completion, ensuring they align with overall equipment and process goals.
• Participate in updating technical documentation and project records to reflect design changes, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Engage directly with customers to discuss project requirements, technical solutions, and performance expectations over project tenures ranging from several months to multiple years.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical design

Team leadership

Project management

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor)

Drive systems & motion control

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Thermal-processing equipment

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer liaison

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Associate degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Jobbeschreibung

Actalent is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a growing team responsible for custom machinery in Aurora, OH. You will stay actively involved in design, problem-solving, and full project execution, ensuring safety, manufacturability, and cost targets.

You will mentor engineers, manage workloads and schedules, review designs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. The role is based in Aurora with a hybrid schedule and potential international travel.