Mechanical Engineering Manager

Company: Wes-Tech Automation Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Wes-Tech Automation Solutions delivers innovative manufacturing solutions to help our customers succeed. Wes-Tech is currently searching for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented mechanical engineers and work with all areas of our business from Sales to Manufacturing in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

What does the Mechanical Engineering Manager do at Wes-Tech?
The Mechanical Engineering Manager serves as leader / coach to the Mechanical Engineering function. This position is responsible for devising individual development plans and guiding the staff towards project and company goals.

What's it like to work at Wes-Tech?
The company strives to be unrivaled in their innovative solutions and help their customers succeed by creatively utilizing evolving technology, encouraging a collaborative environment and consistently producing on-time deliveries. The team's core values include integrity, trust, teamwork, innovation and growth. Mutual respect and ethical behavior are the foundation of relationships here with colleagues, customers and their community.

What will you be responsible for?
Lead the Mechanical Engineering team through a collaborative design development process. Provide mentoring to engineers of all levels.
Develop custom solutions for a variety of industries such as Automotive, Manufacturing, Consumer Products and Medical.
Work with a cross-functional team throughout the entire machine lifecycle.
Interface with customers.
Ensure machines are designed and released to manufacturing on time and within budget.
Travel to customer sites as required for project kickoff or trouble shooting.

What will make you successful in this position?
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
At least 10 years of mechanical design development engineering experience.
Ability to organize and sequence simultaneous projects.
Strong understanding of mechanical principles, custom machine design a plus.
Understanding of manufacturing processes from welding and conventional milling to 3D printing.
Hands on experience in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Experience troubleshooting and debugging equipment.
Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

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