Engineering Manager – OEM Equipment Systems

Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop mechanical engineering teams, providing technical direction, design oversight, workload planning, and project prioritization

Oversee the design and development of capital equipment and material-handling systems, including conveyors, stackers, and other heavy industrial machinery

Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, layouts, and specifications, ensuring equipment meets performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost objectives

Lead complex technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, developing solutions related to materials, mechanisms, structural integrity, equipment performance, installation, and commissioning

Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, and customer-facing teams to support project schedules, budgets, production readiness, technical scoping, and customer requirements

Drive continuous improvement within engineering, establishing best practices, standards, documentation, and improved design processes and workflows to enhance quality and scalability

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required7+ years of experience designing industrial machinery, capital equipment, or material-handling systems

Experience designing OEM equipment systems is a must.

Proficiency with CAD tools (Inventor, Solid Works, AutoCAD or similar)
Proven experience leading mechanical engineering teams, manufacturing operations, and equipment-development initiatives

Demonstrated ability to lead mechanical engineering projects, OEM equipment design, and process-improvement initiatives

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex equipment issues and collaborate effectively with manufacturing and maintenance teams

Salary: $120k - $150k/annum

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