Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design and delivery of custom-engineered products and manufacturing solutions. This role combines technical leadership, project oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of mechanical, electrical, and engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure on-time project delivery.
• Oversee the design, development, and validation of custom products.
• Provide hands‑on technical support, including design, analysis, and problem solving.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and standards.
• Partner with production to ensure manufacturability and resolve technical issues.
• Support sales with technical input, feasibility assessments, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing on testing, compliance, and corrective actions.
• Manage resources, schedules, and budgets while driving process improvements.
• Serve as the technical contact for customers and coordinate with suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing or custom-engineered products.
• Experience with complex assemblies, electromechanical design, systems.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.

Preferred

• Experience in small or fast‑paced environments.
• Background in custom engineering, prototyping, or low‑volume/high‑mix manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and change control.

Salary Range

$145k to $160k

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of GCR to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. GCR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population.

Skills

• Analysis Skills
• Budgeting
• CAD/CAM (Computer‑Aided Design/Computer‑Aided Manufacturing)
• Change Control
• Corrective Action
• Cost Estimates
• Cross‑Functional
• Customer Satisfaction
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
• Electrical Engineering
• Electromechanical Assembly
• Electromechanical Design
• Electromechanical Systems
• Engineering Management
• Establish Priorities
• Feasibility Analysis
• Machining
• Manufacturing
• Problem Solving Skills
• Process Improvement
• Product Testing
• Project Tracking
• Prototyping
• Resource Management
• Schedule Development
• SolidWorks
• Team Lead/Manager
• Technical Leadership
• Technical Sales
• Technical Support
• Time Management

About the Company

GCR Professional Services

We are a national technical recruiting firm. At GCR, you’ll discover a team of experienced and technically knowledgeable recruiters all working for you. We specialize in contract, contract to hire, and permanent staffing solutions across a variety of industries including Information Technology, Commercial, Automotive, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing. We have well‑established relationships with companies from startup to large enterprise organizations.

Company Details

• Company Size: 100 to 499 employees
• Industry: Staffing/Employment Agencies
• Founded: 2001
• Website: http://www.gcrtemps.com