Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering

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Location:

Mount Prospect, IL, US, 60056

Business Unit:
Atlas

Posting Date:
Oct 2, 2026

Job Description:

The Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Mechanical Engineering function. Reporting to the DVP of Engineering, this position is responsible for engineering talent development, technical governance, organizational capability, product architecture, and mechanical engineering execution across new product development and sustaining engineering activities. The role combines functional leadership responsibilities with hands‑on technical engagement, providing both organizational leadership and engineering expertise in support of product development and lifecycle initiatives.

The role is accountable for building a high‑performing engineering organization, advancing engineering excellence, and ensuring successful execution of strategic product and technology initiatives. The successful candidate will establish engineering standards, develop future leaders, and drive the continuous improvement of products, processes, and organizational effectiveness while aligning engineering priorities with business objectives and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Engineering Leadership

• Lead and develop the Mechanical Engineering organization to support business objectives, product strategy, and engineering excellence.
• Build organizational capability through recruiting, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.
• Establish engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices across the function.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Product Development & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for new product development, sustaining engineering, and strategic technology initiatives.
• Lead design reviews and provide guidance on complex engineering challenges involving product performance, reliability, safety, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Ensure the application of sound engineering principles, risk management practices, and design verification methodologies.
• Remain actively engaged in technical activities to support engineering teams and critical business priorities.

Engineering Execution & Operational Excellence

• Ensure successful execution of engineering projects through effective resource allocation, prioritization, and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, systems, and performance metrics.
• Improve engineering change management, product data management, configuration control, and development workflows.
• Support efficient product transitions from concept development through production and lifecycle support.

Product Architecture & Technology Strategy

• Provide leadership for mechanical system architecture and long‑term technology direction.
• Promote scalable, modular, and serviceable product designs that support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, engineering methods, and industry trends to improve product competitiveness.

Business & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, Laboratory Services, and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives.
• Support strategic planning, investment decisions, and engineering resource planning.
• Communicate technical concepts and recommendations effectively to leadership, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
• Champion engineering quality through design reviews, risk assessments, root…