Engineering Manager, Structures and Mechanics

Overview

Kalmar Solutions LLC is looking for a driven and experienced Engineering Manager, Structural and Mechanical Systems to support the development, implementation, and validation of structural and mechanical systems for Terminal Tractors. This role is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of multiple Mechanical Development Engineers to support existing and future vehicle platforms.

The successful candidate will have leadership experience developing Mechanical Engineers to meet their professional growth and company goals. This position is vital for the future growth of the Product Development Team in their ability to deliver the Terminal Tractor Product Strategy Roadmap.

• Base Salary: $135-$160k per year
• Eligible for Annual Bonus
• Eligible for Annual Salary Review & Merit Increase
• Willing to provide Relocation Assistance

• Team Management:
  Recruit, mentor, and manage mechanical engineers, fostering skill growth, providing feedback, and building a collaborative environment.
• Project Oversight:
  Execute and oversee multiple engineering projects by managing timelines, resources, and ensuring delivery.
• Technical Review and Problem Solving:
  Direct technical activities, review designs, ensure technical accuracy, improve processes, and solve complex technical challenges.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Liaise with other departments and external partners to communicate needs, progress, and technical information.
• Process and Quality Refinement:
  Implement and refine development, testing, and development processes, focusing on efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Resource Planning:
  Plan resource requirements, inter-team assignments, and analyze technology trends to complete product development projects.
• System Design Leadership:
  Lead the development of system requirement definitions to meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and Hazard Analysis and Risk Management (HARA) mitigations tasks.
• Safety and Reliability Leadership:
  Apply system requirements and design principles to oversee the analysis of system performance to ensure vehicle safety and reliability standards are met.
• Design Ownership:
  Own the assessment, design, and analysis of mechanical structures, cabin design, pneumatic systems, and electrical component placement and routings.

“Green business is good business – it’s not just a slogan; we’re investing in fossil-free steel and real change.”

Rewards that truly count: We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions — all within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success.

Work-Life Balance: Our generous time-off policy includes vacation time, personal/sick time, paid/floating holidays, and paid parental leaves, supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.

Purpose that drives change: You''ll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You''ll be in the driver’s seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.

People who move together: You''ll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.

Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 7+ years of proven experience in vehicle design, analysis, or a related field
• Mobile equipment experience is a plus
• Experience leading complex design projects. Previous management experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working with requirements management tools (e.g. Jama, DOORS, Jira/Confluence)

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using documentation tools…