What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Manager position at GSM Outdoors?
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Job Purpose: The Mechanical Engineering Manager leads a team of mechanical engineers in the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems and products. This role is responsible for ensuring technical excellence, project delivery, team development, and alignment with business goals.
Job Purpose: The Mechanical Engineering Manager leads a team of mechanical engineers in the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems and products. This role is responsible for ensuring technical excellence, project delivery, team development, and alignment with business goals.
- Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers, including hiring, performance management, and professional development. Oversee the design and development of mechanical components and systems, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Guide the creation of 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks), ensuring clarity and completeness for global manufacturing partners.
- Lead formal design reviews to ensure technical rigor, manufacturability, and readiness for high-volume production.
- Collaborate closely with overseas factories and suppliers to communicate design intent, resolve technical issues, and support production activities.
- Partner with international manufacturing teams to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), and cost efficiency.
- Develop and maintain clear engineering documentation, assembly instructions, and specifications that can be effectively translated into factory work instructions.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp at overseas facilities.
- Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation activities, incorporating feedback from factory builds to improve design performance and reliability.
- Identify and resolve production issues remotely and, when necessary, through on-site factory visits.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and regional manufacturing requirements.
- Coordinate across time zones with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product management) to ensure alignment and timely execution.
- Plan and manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to support global production schedules.
- Provide regular project updates and technical direction to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, supplier collaboration, and product quality.
- Other duties as assigned
- BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years management experience
- 7 years in managing a team of Mechanical Engineers
- 10 years New Product Development for consumer-based products
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for mechanical design and documentation review
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, engineering documentation, and release processes
- Experience with materials selection and manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, molding, fabrication, assembly)
- Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards
- Hands-on experience with product development, prototyping, and manufacturing/assembly processes
- Experience collaborating with overseas manufacturers or suppliers
- Ability to interpret and communicate technical information across cross-functional and global teams
- Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
- Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook)