Staff Mechanical Engineering Manager - Wilcox Industries

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of senior and junior mechanical engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Manage performance, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for team members.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new engineering staff.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for mechanical engineering initiatives, aligning with overall company objectives and growth strategies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, technology adoption, and innovation to enhance mechanical engineering capabilities and project outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and support in the resolution of complex mechanical engineering challenges and design issues.
• Review and approve mechanical engineering designs, calculations, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Document and implement best practices in mechanical design, thermal analysis, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork within the mechanical engineering department and across the organization.
• Support business development efforts by contributing mechanical engineering knowledge to the writing of proposals, white papers, responding to RFIs, and participating in proposal reviews.
• Work closely with Program Managers to establish technical work breakdown structure for mechanical engineering tasks on development programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mechanical engineering matters, both internally and with external stakeholders.
• Generate and present technical briefings to company staff and customers when requested.
• Contribute innovative ideas for product development and process improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as necessary when directed to do so to support business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 15 years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering role or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role.  
• Strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong track record of successful management of direct reports and team leadership in a high-tech or engineering-intensive environment.
• Strong track record of designing and developing manufacturable products. 
• Expertise in mechanical design, thermal analysis, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
• High proficiency with engineering design tools (e.g., Solidworks) and project management software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• High proficiency in conducting modal, thermal, and structural analysis at the system level.
• Skills in integrating mechanical systems with electrical, optical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Experience of applying Lean or similar continuous improvement approach.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations relevant to mechanical engineering, such as ASME, ASTM, and API.
• Ability to lead highly technical engineers.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Project Management skills.
• Ability to self-manage/self-direct projects and communicate with engineering staff regularly.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Working knowledge of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle, including design reviews and test readiness reviews.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft 365, Teams).
• Proposal writing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability while working well in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Must be able to maintain composure in dealing with executives, customers, and staff, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Motivated, self-directed and highly organized with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to modern software and work methodologies.
• Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position. 
• Wilcox is a U.S. government defense contractor, and this position requires access to export-controlled technology. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology prior to beginning work.

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