GTI Fabrication · 13 hours ago
Engineering Manager – Mechanical & Electrical (LATAM Resources)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGTI Fabrication designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting various markets. They are seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Manager to lead LATAM-based engineering teams, focusing on mechanical design leadership and electrical engineering integration while ensuring quality and adherence to engineering standards.
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Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop LATAM-based CAD Technicians, Drafters, Mechanical Design Engineers, and Electrical Engineers
Set clear expectations for quality, delivery, and technical rigor
Assign work, balance workloads, and prioritize tasks across multiple programs
Coach and mentor engineers to improve design capability and execution
Conduct performance feedback, skills development, and technical guidance
Own mechanical design execution across modular systems, enclosures, and industrial structures
Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, and layouts for accuracy and manufacturability
Ensure proper application of structural design principles, materials, tolerances, and fabrication methods
Drive design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly best practices
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to align designs with build strategy
Provide leadership and oversight for electrical engineering deliverables
Ensure electrical designs integrate cleanly with mechanical layouts and enclosure designs
Review electrical schematics, layouts, and documentation for completeness and consistency
Coordinate mechanical–electrical interface points and resolve integration issues
Establish and enforce engineering standards, templates, and best practices
Ensure consistent use of CAD tools, drawing standards, revision control, and documentation
Maintain quality control over engineering output from LATAM resources
Support engineering change management and design revisions
Partner with U.S.-based Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program teams
Translate project requirements into clear engineering work packages for LATAM teams
Support project timelines, milestones, and risk identification
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex design challenges
Manage distributed teams across time zones with clear communication and structure
Ensure alignment between U.S.-based stakeholders and LATAM engineering execution
Drive accountability without micromanagement
Create repeatable workflows for offshore engineering support
Review complex designs for technical risk, cost drivers, and manufacturability concerns
Identify issues early and drive corrective action
Ensure designs support compliance, safety, and customer requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
10+ years of engineering experience in industrial, modular, or engineered-to-order environments
5+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams
Strong mechanical engineering background with hands-on design experience
Experience managing remote or distributed engineering teams
Ability to review and approve mechanical and electrical designs
Strong communication and technical leadership skills
Preferred
Experience supporting modular systems, enclosures, energy infrastructure, or industrial equipment
Experience working with CAD teams and drafting resources
Familiarity with SolidWorks and SolidWorks Electrical
Experience integrating mechanical and electrical systems
Prior experience working with offshore or LATAM engineering teams
Exposure to manufacturing, fabrication, or production environments
Company
GTI Fabrication
GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures custom modular structures and container-based buildings.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Stapleton
Member
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