Engineering Manager

Title: Engineering Manager
Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com
Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)
Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:
Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. We have moved operations into a newly renovated 300,000 sq. foot facility that will foster our continued growth as we continue to be recognized as the undisputed leaders in our industry. As a result of our expansion, we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer Manager to join our growing team. We are currently looking for a leader who wants to make a difference and who wishes to be part of our dynamic organization. Working within a fast-paced environment, the Mechanical Engineering Manager will oversee a team of engineers tasked with the design, development, and support of mechanical systems, tanks, and enclosures. This position requires close collaboration with other departments to ensure quality, on-time project execution, and continuous improvement in engineering and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of mechanical engineers through all phases of product development, from concept through production.
• Evaluate talent depth chart, scalability of group, and prepare for future organizational growth.
• Oversee mechanical design activities including CAD, SolidWorks, DriveWorks, PDM, modeling, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer specifications.
• Manage engineering schedules, resource planning, and task assignments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Management to align on requirements and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and standards.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of product issues during development and in the field.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to enhance product capabilities and team efficiency. Maximize our use of automation in design.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Maintain ETO agility, while developing stringent processes for continuous/ repetitive programs.
• Invest in relationships/ processes across cohort engineering groups.

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, PDM, and ERP system experience preferred.
• Proven experience in sheet-metal and weldment design.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and set clear priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to resolving technical and production challenges.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be willing to collaborate, define the undefined, and effectively manage change.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Project Management software, ERP software systems.
• Communicate through all mediums; In-person, chat, email, phone, written.
• Be reliable, independent, and professional. Follow company safety policies.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of this job; Walking, climbing ladders, dexterity to use tools.
• Must have reliable transportation and drive legally between manufacturing locations. (all in greater Milwaukee area).
• Significant experience with metal fabrication and manufacturing; Laser, plasma, turret, brake press, folding machines, welding, paint/coatings, assembly.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.