Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Faztek is seeking a highly capable, self-driven Mechanical Design Engineering Manager to lead the continued development of our engineering and design function. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for improving collaboration between Sales, Engineering, and Operations while establishing the standards, systems, and processes necessary to support a growing manufacturing organization.

The successful candidate will combine strong mechanical engineering expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge and proven leadership capabilities. This individual will drive engineering excellence, improve departmental structure and accountability, standardize design practices, and lead the implementation and adoption of Autodesk Inventor 2026 across the organization.

This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys building systems, solving complex technical problems, improving processes, and developing people in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Department Development

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the engineering and design function.
• Establish engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop systems that improve accountability, efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Build scalable engineering processes that support company growth.
• Partner with leadership to identify priorities, resource needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, development, and mentoring of engineering team members.
• Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

CAD Systems & Engineering Standards

• Lead the implementation, adoption, and standardization of Autodesk Inventor 2026.
• Establish and maintain company-wide standards for:
• 3D modeling
• Drawing creation and detailing
• Revision control
• Engineering change management
• Bill of Materials (BOM) management
• File organization and documentation practices
• Develop and maintain engineering templates, libraries, and design resources.
• Support integration of engineering data and documentation within Acumatica and other business systems.

Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Design and review mechanical systems, assemblies, components, and custom solutions.
• Ensure designs meet requirements for manufacturability, functionality, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Review designs and drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
• Support new product development and engineering improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the design of tooling, fixtures, automation equipment, and manufacturing support equipment.
• Apply sound engineering principles to solve technical challenges and improve product performance.

Manufacturing & Operations Support

• Partner closely with Operations to resolve production and manufacturing challenges.
• Improve communication and workflow between Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Operations.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Reduce engineering errors, rework, missing information, and production delays.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Project & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work directly with Sales and customers to support project requirements when needed.
• Ensure accurate transfer of project information from quoting through production.
• Coordinate engineering priorities to support customer commitments and operational goals.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects focused on process improvement and organizational growth.
• Support strategic initiatives as assigned by company leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, equipment design, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring team members, or influencing engineering processes and standards.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD software, with Autodesk Inventor experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and design practices.
• Experience designing for manufacturability and production environments.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading initiatives across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience leading an engineering, design, or technical team.
• Experience implementing CAD standards, engineering workflows, or design system improvements.
• Experience with ERP systems and engineering data management.
• Experience with Acumatica ERP.
• Experience in custom equipment, automation, material handling, or industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with fabrication, machining, welding, and industrial assembly processes.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.