Senior Mechanical Engineering Leader — Build a High-Impact Team

AMETEK Inc.; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. in Mount Prospect, IL seeks a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead a large engineering organization, drive product architecture, and align engineering priorities with business needs.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical engagement across development and lifecycle activities. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years in engineering leadership, deep knowledge of mechanical design and systems, and a track record of delivering high-quality, reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Master's degree preferred: Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or MBA.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in product development, engineering leadership, or related technical roles.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, technical organizations, or engineering functions.
• Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams preferred.
• Experience supporting product development within industrial equipment, instrumentation, electromechanical systems, or similar industries.
• Experience with engineering change management, product lifecycle management, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency with modern 3D CAD systems and engineering documentation practices.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, engineering drawings, and product configuration management.
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings, assemblies, bills of materials, and product documentation.
• Experience applying engineering analysis methods including FEA, CFD, thermal analysis, and validation testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mechanical Engineering organization to support business objectives, product strategy, and engineering excellence.
• Build organizational capability through recruiting, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.
• Establish engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices across the function.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for new product development, sustaining engineering, and strategic technology initiatives.
• Lead design reviews and provide guidance on complex engineering challenges involving product performance, reliability, safety, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Ensure the application of sound engineering principles, risk management practices, and design verification methodologies.
• Remain actively engaged in technical activities to support engineering teams and critical business priorities.
• Ensure successful execution of engineering projects through effective resource allocation, prioritization, and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, systems, and performance metrics.
• Improve engineering change management, product data management, configuration control, and development workflows.
• Support efficient product transitions from concept development through production and lifecycle support.
• Provide leadership for mechanical system architecture and long-term technology direction.
• Promote scalable, modular, and serviceable product designs that support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, engineering methods, and industry trends to improve product competitiveness.
• Partner with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, Laboratory Services, and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives.
• Support strategic planning, investment decisions, and engineering resource planning.
• Communicate technical concepts and recommendations effectively to leadership, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
• Champion engineering quality through design reviews, risk assessments, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
• Promote safe engineering practices and a culture of product quality and reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Talent development

Cross-functional

Engineering governance

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management

Tools

3D CAD

ERP/MRP systems

FEA/CFD

GD&T

Job description

AMETEK Inc. in Mount Prospect, IL seeks a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead a large engineering organization, drive product architecture, and align engineering priorities with business needs.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical engagement across development and lifecycle activities. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years in engineering leadership, deep knowledge of mechanical design and systems, and a track record of delivering high-quality, reliable