Manager, Mechanical Engineering

At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

We offer competitive wages, including potential bonus opportunities, equity awards, commission, and a comprehensive benefits package based on the position.

• Annual bonus opportunity of 15% based on company performance
• Annual equity award of $14,000

We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options, Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year

Our Calibration Solutions portfolio uses the principles of advanced metrology to enable customers to measure and calibrate critical parameters in applications such as Environmental and Process Monitoring, Dialysis, Gas Flow, Air Quality, and Torque Testing.

The Manager, Mechanical Engineering is responsible for overseeing and leading the mechanical engineering team. Directing the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems and components, ensuring that projects meet performance, quality, and cost objectives. Plays a key role in shaping the company’s technical direction, fostering innovation, and aligning engineering efforts with the company’s overall goals. This role also involves driving engineering excellence, supporting the professional growth of team members, effectively managing resources, and collaborating with other departments to deliver high-quality mechanical solutions.

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers, providing direction, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
• Ensure that team members are effectively utilized, equipped with the necessary skills, and aligned with both engineering and company goals.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and create development plans to foster continuous improvement within the team.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging team members to take initiative, solve complex problems, and contribute to company success.
• Project Management & Execution:
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical engineering projects, ensuring they meet quality, timeline, and budget targets.
  • Manage resource allocation and prioritize projects based on business needs and technical requirements.
  • Work with other engineering managers, departments, and product teams to ensure cross-functional collaboration and project alignment.
  • Establish project timelines and milestones, track progress, and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Handle the escalation of project issues, delays, or risks, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on deliverables.
• Supervise the design and development of mechanical systems, components, and assemblies to meet technical, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on mechanical design, material selection, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Review and approve mechanical design specifications, calculations, drawings, and simulations to ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Lead the team in developing and improving mechanical systems and components, addressing any performance, safety, or reliability issues as they arise.
• Ensure that mechanical designs are optimized for integration with other engineering disciplines (e.g., electrical, software).
• Drive continuous improvement…