Mechanical Engineering Manager

WIC Weed Instrument Co Inc; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

WIC Weed Instrument Co Inc is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Supervisor in Round Rock, TX. This role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality instrumentation focused on nuclear, aerospace, and industrial markets.

Applicants should possess a B.S. in Engineering, with a preference for an M.S., and have 8+ years of management experience. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing and manufacturing products.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification highly desired.
• Commitment to continuous improvement philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and direct a subgroup of Engineers and Technicians.
• Continuously improve quality and workmanship of designs and services.
• Collaborate with Project Management to assign engineering resources.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Design

Cross-functional Team Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electronics)

M.S. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Data Analysis

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

Location: Round Rock, TX (onsite).

Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 annually, plus bonus. (General guideline.)

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and direct a subgroup of Engineers and Technicians focusing on products for Nuclear/Aerospace/Industrial markets.
• Build high‑performance teams, continually improve engineering processes and deliver high‑quality safety‑related instrumentation on time and under budget.
• Meet revenue, profit, cash, and order goals; execute customer funded development projects; collaborate with other managers to define and streamline engineering processes.
• Identify risks and opportunities, communicate status, empower team, proactively solve problems across departments, promote safe work environment.
• Collaborate with Project Management to assign engineering resources to projects and orders.
• Understand, execute, manage, and improve engineering processes: analog/digital electrical design, mechanical design, manufacturing automation, materials science, fiber optic communications, CAD, quality systems, task estimation, root cause analysis, PDM/PLM, ERP, non‑conformances, corrective actions, investigations, audits.
• Lead bid opportunities, produce engineering solutions and associated effort; work with Sales to produce cost‑effective proposals.
• Provide training, remove impediments, create compelling environment, align personnel goals with business goals, conduct meaningful annual performance reviews.
• Encourage dialogue and cooperation across organization; communicate status, opportunities, risks to Director of Engineering and Project Management.
• Continuously improve quality and workmanship of designs and services; own onboarding, performance management and career development of team; lead by example.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electronics); M.S. preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification highly desired.
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing and manufacturing products.
• Experience leading and managing teams in a cross‑functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD, and data analysis.
• Experience performing multiple concurrent tasks, root‑cause analysis and functional problem resolution.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, drive, energy, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement philosophy.
• ASME Certification preferred; Six Sigma and Lean certifications preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, 401(k) with Employer Match and Profit Sharing, Health and Wellness Benefits, Learning and Development Opportunities, Referral Program, Competitive Pay, Recognition, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Inclusive & Supportive Culture.

EEO Statement

Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. For U.S. applicants: EEO is The Law. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Compliance Statement: This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.