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Mechanical Engineering Manager
Automation Cells, Automotive Assembly Lines, Fixtures, Machine Design, Mechanical Design, Tooling
Chattanooga, TN, United States
Mechanical engineering, Automation
Community Project
Essential Duties
The ME manager will provide technical support for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems. This individual will be responsible for the technical engineering components of the quote, design, build, so that the project meets specifications and complies with customer expectations and internal SOW, Budgets and Timing, whether the activities are performed by inhouse personnel or contractors.
The ME manager will also have upfront involvement in the quotation of new equipment supporting the proposals engineering team on concepting, drafting, listing, categorizing, qualifying and quantifying on the creation of proposals for our customers.
Responsibilities
• Develop system design solutions based on customer speciation.
• Develop mechanical design, schematics, and drawings in CAD.
• Provide technical support for equipment build.
• Responsible for project success whether project leader or as part of a project team.
• Report job status to Project Manager and/or leadership team.
• Interpret electrical and pneumatic design drawings for mechanical requirements.
• Review supplier products for assembly components per specifications from customer.
• Help establish new and maintain existing standards and department procedures.
• Develop bill of materials.
• Provide support on assembly and power up phase of equipment.
• Check quality of assemblers and technicians work and respond to inquiries during assembly.
• Work with Sales Engineers and/or proposals engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required.
• Attend sales calls as needed to support on order acquisition.
• Shared responsibility with Project Management for performance to budget and timing of the project phase.
• Coach, train, mentor and provide technical guidance to the mechanical engineering staff.
• Serve as an interface between the mechanical engineering team and other departments, project management/engineering and the customer.
• Be responsible for the completeness of design prior to release, ensuring reduced project costs and timing.
• Be responsible for effective handoff of design to the other Teams.
• Support Manufacturing, Controls and Service at the Debug and Installation Startup Phase.
• Aid the customer and improve customer satisfaction.
• Understand, design, implement and support all mechanical/fluids applications.
• Be responsible for risk assessment on projects.
• Provide project documentation, such as: Manuals, Maintenance plans, Spare Parts list, etc. (According to requirements from customers)
• Make sure that all projects have proper customer sign off prior to processes quality gates.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineering Manager will provide technical support and guidance to less experienced engineers for the design, development, and implementation. This individual will be responsible for the technical engineering components of the quote, design, build, so that the project meets specifications and complies with customer expectations and internal SOW, Budgets and Timing, whether the activities are performed by inhouse personnel or contractors.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
*Relocation expenses can be available for qualifed candidates
*VISA sponsorship will not be considered for this position
Programming / Technical Skills

AutoCAD(Good to have)
AutoCAD

Solidworks(Good to have)
3D CAD Design Software

Microsoft Office Suite(Good to have)
Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
Skilled Trade
5+ years experience in automation for automotive industry
5 year technical degree or equivalent industry experience
Security Requirements
- Drug Test Required Yes
- Drug Test Recency -
- Background Check Required Yes
- Background Check Recency -
Benefits
- Full Benefits Yes
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Health Insurance
Plan administered by United Healthcare.
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Vacation
Paid time off, plus 7 paid holidays
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Other
Ancilary benefits provided by Guardian.
Free $50,000 Life Insurance. Additional voluntary life insurance available.
Employer provided short term disability
401K administered by VOYA
100% match up to 3%
50% up to 5%
Contributions vested immediately
Key Information
- Start date Immediate
- # People needed 1
- Shift Days
- Planned hours per day8
- Planned days per week 5
Bill Rates Once You Are Hired
- Base Salary $95,000
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