Highlights
This highly visible leadership role combines people development, technical problem-solving, workflow improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to help engineering and production operate more efficiently. Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of mechanical engineers within a growing precision manufacturing environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Grove City, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.gablessearch.com/ |
Description
Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of mechanical engineers within a growing precision manufacturing environment.
This highly visible leadership role combines people development, technical problem-solving, workflow improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to help engineering and production operate more efficiently.
Responsibilities:
· Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers.
· Establish goals, provide actionable feedback, manage performance, and support professional-development planning.
· Create a culture of accountability, urgency, collaboration, and consistent follow-through.
· Optimize engineering workflows to improve throughput, eliminate waste, and strengthen handoffs between engineering and production.
· Identify potential problems early and take action before they affect quality, cost, or delivery.
· Troubleshoot complex design and production challenges using an analytical, solutions-focused approach.
· Guide engineers through concept development, 3D modeling, drawing creation, tolerance selection, and design-for-manufacturability reviews.
· Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer expectations and internal quality requirements.
· Own and monitor departmental performance indicators.
· Develop and manage the engineering department’s budget.
· Partner with production and other internal teams to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
· Address unresolved issues directly and make timely, well-informed decisions.
Requirements:
· 10+ years of design-engineering experience
· Previous experience leading, mentoring, and managing direct reports.
· Strong understanding of CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and related production processes.
· Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks.
· Experience guiding projects through concept development, 3D modeling, prints, tolerances, and manufacturability reviews.
· Proven ability to improve engineering workflows, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
· Confident and effective communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback and hold team members accountable.
· Proactive, assertive, innovative, and solutions-oriented leadership style.
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
· Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening is required.
About Company
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.