Mechanical Engineering Manager
On-site · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Mechanical Engineering Manager leads a team responsible for the development of fixtures used for in-circuit and functional testing of PCB and electro-mechanical assemblies, including CAD file generation, finite element and strain analysis, engineering quality control, manufacturing planning inputs, and ERP release to procurement/manufacturing. Sets standards for tools, processes, and techniques to ensure high-quality, manufacturing-ready test fixture designs. Drives KPIs, collaborates with customers and internal teams to incorporate technical requirements, mentors 7–10 direct reports, and leads process-improvement initiatives across cross-functional boundaries. Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in fixture development or electro-mechanical automation, and 5+ years of leadership experience. Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD/Creo/SolidWorks), PLM (Arena/Oracle Agile/PTC Windchill), and ERP systems (Epicor/IFS/Microsoft Dynamics/SAP); strong communication skills; familiarity with CUI-ITAR and security practices; ability to work in manufacturing and office environments. Employment eligibility in the United States is required; the company participates in E-Verify in certain locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 10 or more years of related experience in the development of test fixtures for automated test equipment (ATE) applications and/or the development of electro-mechanical assemblies for automation applications
- 5 or more years leading multiple direct reports in a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering discipline
- Thorough understanding of automated in-circuit and functional testing of printed circuit board and “box-level” assemblies in both volume production and product development environments
- In-depth knowledge of one or more Mechanical CAD software packages (AutoCad, Creo, SolidWorks)
- Solid working knowledge of one or more Product Lifecycle Management systems (Arena, Oracle Agile, PTC Windchill)
- Fluent in one or more mainstream ERP systems (e.g. Epicor, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, SAP)
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite
- Capacity to deal with routine priority changes among multiple competing demands and to effectively manage deadline pressure during peak workload periods
- Highly effective teamwork and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Well versed in appropriate confidentiality and security practices in the handling of CUI-ITAR and similarly restricted intellectual property
- Requires a strong initiative, proactive nature, and a sense of urgency.
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