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Synectics Inc. · 4 days ago

Mechanical Manager/ Lead Mechanical Designer

Oakland City, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Manager/ Lead Mechanical Designer to lead mechanical design and engineering activities for assigned projects from concept through release. The role involves ensuring designs meet customer requirements and safety standards, mentoring team members, and managing customer relationships while driving business development efforts.

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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 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

Account Management & Business Development (Secondary but Strategic Role)

Serve as Principal Account Manager for assigned customer accounts

Build and maintain strong long-term customer relationships

Actively identify: New automation opportunities with assigned accounts, 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 experience

For projects tied to assigned accounts, serve as: Technical lead, Mechanical engineering lead, In some cases, project manager (depending on project size)

Ensure projects follow company'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-facing skillsRelationship managementSelf-directedTeam-based cultureCommunication