Mechanical Manager/ Lead Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design and engineering activities for assigned projects from concept through release.

• Perform and/or oversee:

  • Concept development

  • Detailed mechanical design

  • Drawing creation and release

  • Design reviews per the Team Concept

• Ensure mechanical designs meet:

  • Customer requirements

  • Safety standards

  • Manufacturability and serviceability expectations

• Participate in internal design reviews, build reviews, and acceptance demonstrations.

• Mentor mechanical designers and engineers as the department grows.

• Work cross-functionally with Controls, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure seamless execution.

• Account Management & Business Development (Secondary but Strategic Role)

• Serve as Principal Account Manager for assigned customer accounts.

• Build and maintain strong long-term customer relationships.

• Actively identify:

  • New automation opportunities with assigned accounts

  • Retrofit, upgrade, and lifecycle support opportunities

• Conduct customer visits, technical discussions, and discovery meetings.

• Lead technical sales efforts within assigned accounts, including:

  • Concept development

  • Scope definition

  • Coordination with estimating and quoting teams

• Support closing of new projects and transition them into execution.

• Maintain continuity with customers across multiple projects to create a consistent experience.

• Project Ownership & Execution

• For projects tied to assigned accounts, serve as:

  • Technical lead

  • Mechanical engineering lead

  • In some cases, project manager (depending on project size)

• Ensure projects follow company's standardized process.

• Maintain clear communication with customers throughout project execution.

• Ensure scope, schedule, and expectations are managed proactively.

• Compensation Structure (High-Level)

• Base salary tied to Mechanical Engineering Manager responsibilities.

• Incentive / commission component based on:

  • Sales generated within assigned accounts

  • Growth of those accounts year over year

Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering background with experience in:

  • Custom automation

  • Machine design

  • Industrial equipment

• Strong communication and customer-facing skills

• Ability to balance technical execution with relationship management

• Comfortable owning both design details and high-level customer discussions

• Self-directed, accountable, and aligned with a team-based culture

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance