TalentBridge · 1 month ago
Mechanical Design Engineering Manager
Charlotte, NC, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTalentBridge is partnered with a growing engineering and manufacturing organization seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of designers supporting custom equipment projects. This role involves overseeing design workload planning, driving standardization and best practices, and ensuring high-quality modeling and drawings for multiple projects.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and support a mechanical design team, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and professional growth
Assign workload, monitor deliverables, and ensure the team meets project milestones and technical expectations
Establish and uphold design standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks across all design outputs
Conduct regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations; foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture
Oversee creation of 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings using SolidWorks for custom mechanical equipment and assemblies
Review and approve models, drawings, and BOMs for completeness, accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with internal standards
Collaborate with engineering, project management, and manufacturing to ensure seamless transition of designs into production
Support root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions related to design, manufacturing issues, or field performance
Develop and implement SOPs, templates, design guidelines, and continuous-improvement initiatives for the design function
Build and track KPIs for design speed, accuracy, and throughput; identify opportunities to reduce rework and increase efficiency
Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, improve drawing packages, and enhance communication between design, engineering, and operations
Work closely with Project Engineers and Project Managers to align design schedules with overall project timelines
Provide technical leadership during design reviews, feasibility discussions, and manufacturing readiness meetings
Communicate design intent and changes across internal stakeholders and external vendors when necessary
Support quoting and cost-estimating activities with accurate and timely design information
Qualification
Required
7+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing, equipment, machinery, or engineered-to-order environment
Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, large assemblies, fabrication-level drawings)
Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, and industrial equipment design principles
Experience implementing design standards, driving process improvement, and managing workflow for a high-mix, project-based environment
Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field preferred
2+ years of leadership, mentorship, or team management experience strongly preferred
Company
TalentBridge
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