Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Westlake, OH

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Q-Lab Corporation is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this role will be responsible for leadership of the mechanical engineering team, including technical direction, project execution, and performance evaluation. This role will owner and deliver project work for self and direct reports, including new product developments, design improvements, and cost reductions as well as develop innovative designs to meet all requirements for safety, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

Responsibilities:

Leadership of mechanical engineering team including technical direction, project execution, and performance evaluation

Ownership and delivery of project work for self and direct reports including new product developments, design improvements, and cost reductions

Develop innovative designs to meet all requirements for safety, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost

Lead regular report-outs to Senior Management Team

Effective documentation of designs, test plans, results, etc. in various forms (engineering reports, test instructions, engineering change documents)

Required Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

15+ years proven record in a product development and/or manufacturing environment

Leadership experience managing people in a technical field

Deep domain expertise in one or more core areas: mechanical design, rapid prototyping, sheet metal, injection molding, weldments, fiberglass, fabrication processes, heaters, motors, pumps, filtration, air handling, etc.

Strong project management experience across large and small scope projects with demonstrated proficiency in managing technical risks, cost, timelines, and deliverables

Proven organizational and time management skills; ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

Desired Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or advanced technical degree(s)

Domain expertise in several of the core areas above

Advanced proficiency in 3D design skills and design translation

Experience and demonstrated proficiency in working with suppliers and outside contract resources to deliver project objectives

Microsoft Inventor, Vault skills

Expertise in data analysis, statistics, six sigma methodology

Structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA), troubleshooting and problem solving

Who We Are:

Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We also perform weathering and corrosion testing services, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with testing facilities located in the US and sales and distribution facilities located in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.

We Offer:

Beautiful corporate headquarters conveniently located off I-90 in Westlake, Ohio.

A Northeast Ohio Top Workplace environment - 11 years running!

A proven track record of success.

Excellent compensation package including profitability bonus and company-funded retirement plan.

Comprehensive benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life.

Generous Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Fun, friendly working atmosphere!

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