Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineering Manager

Role Overview Lead Dynamic Manufacturing’s Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Design functions to conceive, design, validate, and continuously improve manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, gauges, automated testing systems, and advanced automation that enable world-class remanufacturing. This position blends strategic leadership with hands-on oversight across robotics, motion control, hydraulics, pneumatics, machine safety, and integrated manufacturing systems. You will maintain 3D models and 2D drawings, and guide the build and assembly of fixtures and gauges that help operators test components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.

Key Outcomes (First 12 Months)
Established mechanical and automation standards, templates, and best practices used across programs.

On-time delivery of multiple capital projects from concept to commissioning with managed scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

Launched new or upgraded equipment in support of product introductions and manufacturing readiness.

Measurable improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost via Lean initiatives and root cause problem solving.

Strengthened supplier ecosystem (integrators, OEMs, service providers) and robust cross-functional alignment.

Core Responsibilities Lead and develop Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Designers, Design Engineers, and Technicians.

Direct the design and validation of tooling, fixtures, gauges, ergonomic devices, assembly equipment, and automated test systems.

Approve CAD; review engineering calculations, linear FEA/structural analysis, GD&T, tolerance studies, and prototype builds.

Apply DFM/DFA, PLM, material selection (metals), and 3D assembly simulation to ensure performance and manufacturability.

Evaluate equipment and decide on repair, redesign, rebuild, replacement, or automation strategies.

Collaborate with Controls, Software Controls, and Instrumentation Engineering to deliver end-to-end systems.

Represent the company with customers, suppliers, and engineering partners.

Project & Operational Leadership Run multiple, concurrent projects through concept, design, procurement, FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning.

Coordinate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Maintenance, and vendors.

Track engineering KPIs, project performance, capital expenditures, and resource utilization.

Support new product launches and process implementation on the manufacturing floor.

Required Skills & Abilities History of delivering complex automation and manufacturing equipment projects.

Advanced CAD/3D design; linear FEA; structural analysis; PLM; DFM/DFA; prototypes; and materials expertise (metals).Leadership, project management, communication, and decision-making excellence.

PM certification and/or a strong record of successful project delivery.

Experience across all phases: inception, costing, design, implementation, troubleshooting, delivery.

Broad understanding across electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.

Independent, sound judgment with nuanced trade-off evaluation.

Facility with spreadsheets, data analysis, and presentations.

Education & Experience6–10 years of progressive Engineering experience managing multidisciplinary teams or in automotive manufacturing.

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent field).5+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Manufacturing and/or automotive industry experience.

Lean tools: SMED, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban.

Strong background with industrial robotics, motion control, hydraulics, pneumatics, automated test equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gauges.

Physical Requirements Extended periods working at a desk/computer.

Frequent movement on the plant floor: standing, walking, bending, kneeling,…