Design & Engineering Manager

Description

Position Title: Design and Engineering Manager Salary Range: $90,000-130,000/year DOE

Department: Packaging, Aerospace & Defense EEOC Class: Professional

Reports to: Engineered Solutions Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Revised Date: 03/26/2026 BK & ED

Summary: MM Solutions is a well-established company serving the Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and High-Tech Industries in Colorado with high-touch custom packaging, professional services, and logistic solutions. Creating opportunities and overcoming challenges is what drives us to provide clients with the necessary people, services, and equipment for every job. We are an organization that commits to its team members, maintaining a safe and fun environment while treating everyone as a valued individual.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Full benefits are available to full-time team members, including paid sick leave and vacation, medical/vision/dental, company-funded life insurance and 401(k).

Position Summary: Manage and lead a team of Designers and Mechanical Engineers who design custom packaging for primarily Aerospace, Defense, and Medical Industries. Support design process and manufacturing to build industry leading solutions. This role also performs Mechanical Engineering duties. Balance Client needs, manufacturability, schedule and cost in design decisions to optimize custom projects.

Position Summary

Manage and lead a team of Designers and Mechanical Engineers who design custom packaging for primarily Aerospace, Defense, and Medical Industries. Support design process and manufacturing to build industry leading solutions. This role also performs Mechanical Engineering duties. Balance Client needs, manufacturability, schedule and cost in design decisions to optimize custom projects.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions:

Lead

• Track and Manage team progress throughout design cycle and manufacturing to drive successful implementation of custom solutions.
• Coach, develop and manage the ME/Design Team.
• Confer with team to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
• Lead process modifications to better utilize tools and talents for efficiency gains.
• Support the team on Quotes and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Pricing where engineering is needed.
• Consult with Designers and Engineers to refine concepts and coach team to solve problems.
• Conduct Touch Bases every month and performance appraisals every year
• Resolve personnel grievances by either utilizing MM Solution’s anchors or encouraging the team to resolve the issues with our anchors.
  
  

Design

• Design custom packaging and transportation solutions for various industries including biomedical and aerospace/defense
• Conduct consultation and e-mail correspondence with clients to transition packaging concepts to drawings in a timely manner.
• Generate documentation for production which includes design, cut lists, cost of material list and BOM’s
• Generate project estimates and develop quotes in Salesforce. Present prototypes and designs to customers and internal teams
• Prioritize tasks with input from Operations Engineer, develop functional designs that the operations team will utilize to build the finished product
  
  

Requirements Review

• Provide technical expertise during the sales process, bridging the gap between MM solutions and customers; offering viable solutions that create successful outcomes for both parties.
• Balance Client needs, manufacturability, schedule and cost in design decisions to optimize custom projects.
• Support engineering team with CAD, Drawings, Simulation Studies, and presentations to meet client deadlines as needed.
• Work with suppliers to benefit from current manufacturing processes available. Also work to obtain custom components in time to meet the schedule.
• Work with production to support manufacturability.
• Support Sales Team with client calls and site visits to understand and scope client needs.
• Promote and embody all the internal and external company values (aka "Anchors"), emphasize servant leadership, encourage others to live a "we culture," share ideas for innovation, and always lead with integrity.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Encourage collaboration and inclusion with your team with realistic expectations based on each person’s
• abilities.
• Ability to be honest and ethical – reminding self and others of MM’s values.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to ME/Design team including setting performance standards and monitoring performance and leading by example.
• Knowledge or experience with computer-aided design (CAD):
• SolidWorks
• SolidWorks Simulation
• AutoCAD Mechanical (optional)
• Knowledge and experience of DFM (design for manufacturability) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to interpret and create engineering drawings and assembly documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work in a team environment with engineers, sales, technicians, project coordinators, scheduling and administrative support.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work on multiple projects at a time.
• Ability to work with outside suppliers and customers.
  
  

Education And Experience Preferred

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 5-10 years management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of SolidWorks/AutoCAD, machining, and fabrication techniques.