Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Summary

The role operates across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, and operational support, contributing to system-level solutions that support project execution, manufacturing efficiency, and commercial activities. A strong analytical mindset is essential to evaluate technical alternatives, risks, and impacts, ensuring robust, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. In this role, you will lead the design and development of complex mechanical products and systems, ensuring technical accuracy, standardization, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with designers, engineers, project managers, customers, and sales teams, providing technical leadership throughout project execution and proposal phases.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and self-monitor daily engineering activities with a high level of autonomy.
• Lead and support new product development activities from concept through design, validation, manufacturing, and implementation.
• Provide engineering management and technical guidance to the mechanical engineering team, ensuring alignment on priorities, workload, quality standards, and project deliverables.
• Monitor and control engineering costs, timelines, and technical risks.
• Provide engineering judgment and problem-solving support on complex technical issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Collaborate closely with designers, project managers, operations, and manufacturing teams.
• Communicate technical concepts and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, with 8–10 years of experience in mechanical engineering or a comparable industrial environment.
• Solid experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, working on complex mechanical systems, preferably related to water or fluid treatment applications, including the development and interpretation of P&ID drawings.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, practices, and procedures, with experience collaborating in cross-functional teams alongside designers, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, andlifting upto 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/ AI Recruiting Disclosure We use AI-assisted tools to help review applications and compare your experience to job requirements, but all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. You may request a human-only process or opt out of automated communication at any time. Required notices and our latest bias audit are available on our website: www.peaktechnical.com/ai-disclosure.