What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Manager position at Chism Automation?
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical engineering team, oversee custom machinery development, and foster a strong culture of support and continuous improvement. In this role, you will balance team management, hands-on project involvement, quality control, and client communications to ensure successful project execution and high product standards.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight:
- Manage staff scheduling, task assignments, and PTO approvals.
- Direct onboarding and mandatory annual training programs for engineering staff.
- Cultivate group cohesion, team camaraderie, and a supportive, collaborative work culture.
Project Management & Execution:
- Organize engineering priorities based on collective project schedules.
- Hold weekly project schedule reviews and mentor engineers in project management principles.
- Maintain direct involvement in select projects to keep technical skills sharp.
- Proactively assist staff in resolving technical challenges and ensuring new applications are well-documented.
Product Quality & Operations:
- Review machine work and assembly to ensure built machinery meets quality and operational standards ("passes the eye test").
- Conduct or delegate final mechanical approvals for all machinery.
- Ensure strict adherence to engineering controls and programming standards.
- Standardize operations by developing clear work instructions and documentation.
Customer Relations & Communication:
- Communicate effectively between internal teams and external customers.
- Gather customer requirements effectively and delegate appropriate technical support to fulfill client needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 5 years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Significant experience in custom automation and machinery design.
- Management experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across internal and client interactions.
- Strong work ethic, high detail orientation, and a drive to continuously learn and adapt.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary straight time
- $10,000 relocation package available.
- 401(k) with 4% company match.
- Health, life, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year, plus 8 paid holidays.
- Clean, modern, fully air-conditioned facility working alongside a highly respected, talented team on exciting automation projects.
Learn about Chism Automation at our website, www.chismautomation.com.
Salary : $10,000