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Shamrock Engineering, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Mechanical Manager/ Lead Mechanical Designer

Oakland City, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

Shamrock Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager / Principal Account Manager to lead mechanical design and engineering efforts while managing customer accounts. This role combines technical execution with customer growth, ensuring projects meet customer requirements and safety standards while fostering strong long-term relationships.

Industrial AutomationMechanical EngineeringProduct Design

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and engineering activities for assigned projects from concept through release

Perform and/or oversee:

Concept development

Detailed mechanical design

Drawing creation and release

Design reviews per the Shamrock Team Concept

Ensure mechanical designs meet:

Customer requirements

Safety standards

Manufacturability and serviceability expectations

Participate in internal design reviews, build reviews, and acceptance demonstrations

Mentor mechanical designers and engineers as the department grows

Work cross-functionally with Controls, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure seamless execution

Serve as Principal Account Manager for assigned customer accounts

Build and maintain strong long-term customer relationships

Actively identify:

New automation opportunities

Retrofit, upgrade, and lifecycle support opportunities

Conduct customer visits, technical discussions, and discovery meetings

Lead technical sales efforts within assigned accounts, including:

Concept development

Scope definition

Coordination with estimating and quoting teams

Support closing of new projects and transition them into execution

Maintain continuity with customers across multiple projects to create a consistent 'Shamrock experience.'

For projects tied to assigned accounts, serve as:

Technical lead

Mechanical engineering lead

In some cases, project manager (depending on project size)

Introduce customers to the Shamrock Team Concept and project flow

Ensure projects follow Shamrock’s standardized process

Maintain clear communication with customers throughout project execution

Ensure scope, schedule, and expectations are managed proactively

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCustom automationMachine designIndustrial equipmentCustomer relationship managementTechnical executionTeam-based cultureCommunication