Mechanical Engineering Manager

Wright Technical Services is currently representing a Fortune 500 company in the Dayton area. They are looking for a mechanical engineering manager that will oversee the design and development of mechanical systems and components, as well as lead a team of engineers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Details:

• Determine and maintain appropriate department staff levels, training, and skills
• Determine project staffing requirements based on overall project schedule and assign/re-direct resources accordingly.
• Develop annual departmental budgets and Operations objectives, consistent with company guidelines
• Develop, maintain, & monitor departmental metrics and take appropriate action based on the results.
• Maintain and monitor project metrics (schedules/budgets) and take appropriate actions based on the results.
• Collaborate with Department Managers on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement that will attain higher levels of customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for ensuring Mechanical Engineering Department ISO 9001/AS9100 processes are followed.
• Identify project/department performance issues and implement Process Improvements & Change Management.
• Develop relationships with engineering service firms for outsourced capacity.
• Develop relationships with Colleges, Universities, and Recruiting Firms to create a pipeline for recruiting needs.
• Stay abreast of current technologies.
• Develop and maintain engineering department and product standards.
• Monitor & evaluate individual staff performance on a regular basis as well as year-end review/appraisals.
• Lead mentoring process of new/inexperienced engineers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or proven equivalent in experience required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing and design of industrial automated equipment required.
• CAD (3D modeling a plus)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing and design of industrial automated equipment required.
• Industrial hydraulic and pneumatic experience a plus
• A commitment to company values with previous team leadership and project management experience.
• Educational, training, and experience requirements may be modified at the Management Team’s discretion.
• Experience managing direct reports.