Mechanical Engineering Manager
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteOxford, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead, mentor, and develop the mechanical engineering, design, and detailing team while overseeing engineering design, drafting, project execution, and continuous improvement activities. Plan, prioritize, and assign resources to support customer projects, production schedules, and company objectives. Oversee the creation, review, and approval of 3D models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and engineering documentation. Ensure all drawings comply with company standards, customer specifications, and manufacturing requirements. Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, sales, and project management to ensure successful project execution and timely product delivery. Provide technical guidance on fabrication methods, material selection, welding, machining, forming, and assembly processes. Manage engineering change requests, revision control, and documentation within CAD, PDM, and ERP systems. Support manufacturing by resolving production-related engineering issues and assisting with reverse engineering and design modifications. Monitor project schedules, workloads, and departmental performance metrics. Full-time, on-site role in Oxford, MI, with 40–56 hours per week; overtime may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 7+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing engineering experience within a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment
- Project Management certification
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop, and manage engineering personnel
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
- Strong understanding of sheet metal design, weldments, structural steel, and mechanical assemblies
- Ability to interpret customer drawings, engineering specifications, and technical requirements
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes including laser cutting, forming, machining, welding, assembly, blasting, and finishing
- Experience creating and reviewing complete fabrication drawing packages, BOMs, assembly drawings, and work instructions
- Working knowledge of GD&T, welding symbols, and manufacturing tolerances
- Experience managing engineering documentation, revision control, and CAD standards
- Strong understanding of engineering workflows within shared CAD environments
- Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all departments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP software
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to engineering accuracy and operational excellence
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and reference check
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline — preferred
- 3+ years of engineering leadership, supervisory, or project management experience — preferred
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, Epicor preferred
- Experience supporting defense, government, or highly regulated manufacturing environments — preferred
- Extensive experience with Autodesk Inventor shared environments, Content Center, Vault, and CAD administration
- Knowledge of ASME codes and engineering standards
- Experience supporting ISO 9001 quality systems
- Experience with military, defense, heavy equipment, or custom fabrication projects
- Experience implementing engineering process improvements
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