Miller Industries – Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager - Fenton, Michigan
Position Summary Miller Industries is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager to lead and grow a high-performing team of engineers supporting our mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for technical leadership, people development, and execution excellence across a diverse portfolio that includes modular HVAC systems, hydronic plants, E-houses, generator enclosures, and other mission-critical engineered solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day problem solving, build strong teams, develop future leaders, and drive flawless execution from concept through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Development - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical and structural engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Build talent pipelines through hiring, onboarding, coaching, and succession planning.
- Develop future technical and people leaders within the engineering organization.
- Promote engineering best practices, design rigor, and a strong safety-first mindset.
Technical & Program Leadership - Provide engineering direction and oversight for:
- Modular HVAC systems
- Hydronic and thermal plant systems
- Electrical houses (E-houses)
- Generator enclosures and outdoor rated enclosures
- Custom mission-critical infrastructure solutions
- Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, constructability, and lifecycle requirements.
- Oversee compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., UL, ASME, NFPA, IBC), customer requirements, and internal design standards.
- Support value engineering, cost optimization, and standardization initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
Execution & Problem Solving - Drive flawless execution across engineering deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
- Partner closely with Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless execution from design through fabrication and delivery.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for technical, quality, or execution challenges.
- Remove roadblocks, escalate risks appropriately, and ensure timely resolution of complex engineering issues.
Process & Continuous Improvement - Establish and improve engineering processes, documentation standards, and design review practices.
- Champion lessons learned, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support digital engineering tools, automation, and configuration management systems.
Qualifications Required: - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including people management and technical leadership.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong background in mechanical and structural design for industrial, modular, or mission-critical systems.
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and make sound engineering decisions under schedule pressure.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Preferred: - Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with UL-listed / UL-classified systems, including generator enclosures or E-houses.
- Familiarity with manufacturing-oriented engineering environments and design for fabrication.
- Experience supporting data centers, energy infrastructure, or other mission-critical applications.
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