Mechanical Engineering Manager

Dematic Corp has an immediate need for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to manage a team of project execution engineers within our Project Engineering Organization. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience leading Mechanical engineers on various size and complexity projects in the material handling and logistics automation industry. Candidates with demonstrated success in team leadership roles is a must, and experience with material handling systems and/or logistics automation is preferred. The Mechanical Engineering Manager will be involved with managing day-to-day tactical project execution, assessing and growing team capabilities, working across other engineering disciplines and department functions to ensure project-wide alignment, and helping drive strategic Project Engineering initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities. We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $104,250 - $152,900 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Tasks and Qualifications: What you will do in this role: Tactical Execution Responsibilities: Own project performance and outcomes of direct engineering team Provide coaching and guidance to help ensure team member and project success Ensure project targets are met for quality, on-time delivery, and cost. Anticipate issues and address proactively Provide regular reporting of project performance and status to management and peers Maintain accurate monthly forecasting across assigned projects Proactively manage direct project budgets and indirect department budgets Provide input to annual budget regarding staffing, indirect spending, etc Attend project turnovers and assess projects for technical, cost, and schedule risks prior to execution team deployment Make project staffing decisions based on team skills, project priorities, and customer visibility Maintain utilization for individual contributors and coordinate level-loading of team members Participate in pre-sale technical reviews with Sales and Solution Development teams Look for opportunity to reduce project risks and develop awareness of customer expectations and demands Analyzes and understands impact of decisions on business operations Appraise and recommend changes in current processes or procedures Team Growth and Development Responsibilities: Effectively recruit, on-board, and integrate new hires into the Project Engineering Organization Drive continuous talent development and performance evaluation through completion of formal yearly OCTR (Organization Capability and Talent Review) and Goal Setting processes Provide coaching and mentoring, gap assessment and training, and team member empowerment Create and maintain a culture of strong integrity, communication and collaboration within the team Set clear expectations and grow team members to be role-models throughout Dematic and externally with Customers Maintain a Safety-First culture and a compliance to all company policies and standards Engage in regular communications: 1-1 meetings, real-time learning/coaching, project team discussions, peer group meetings, and employee feedback Strategic Implementation and Continuous Improvement Responsibilities: Build effective cross-office location and cross-department relationships Drive team engagement and team visibility throughout Dematic and with Customers Maintain a feedback loop (lessons learned, project variancesetc.) between project execution and Solution Development teams to respond to customer expectations and increase Dematics competitiveness Drive and support Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives within the Project Engineering group, and promote a culture of continuous improvement Develop team and individual goals that align with strategic plan and Engineering Department Recommend changes and improvements where appropriate What We are Looking For: BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field of engineering At least (5) years of demonstrated Engineering Management and/or people leadership , and material handling and/or logistics automation industry or related experience preferred Mechanical equipment competency and/or ability to learn material handling systems Ability to work individually and lead with minimal supervision in remote, office, and customer site environments Knowledge of CAD design software including AutoCAD is a plus Experience with Dematics CET Designer Software (Maestro) preferred Ability to solve complex problems and recommend cost-effective solutions Proven communications skills, collaboration, flexibility, and willingness to lead and work as part of a team of solution-oriented professionals Demonstrated presentation skills, group facilitation, and ability to effectively interact with customers Excellent leadership, teamwork, influencing, and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational, analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintaining composure Travel approximately 15-25% to Customer or Dematic locations Positively represent the Engineering organization and Dematic with both internal and external Customers Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future. #LI-RW1 #in-post KION Supply Chain Solutions (KION SCS) is an operating unit of the KION Group, consisting of the two strong and successful brands Dematic and DAI. Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. The company is headquartered in Atlanta with engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, and also owns the software company, Digital Applications International Limited (DAI). DAI, acquired by Dematic in 2020, specializes in logistics automation solutions with offices in the US, UK and Switzerland. The KION Group is among the worlds leading suppliers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions and has a global network of more than 42,000 employees. Its portfolio encompasses forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, as well as integrated automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Groups solutions improve the flow of material and information within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. Our Linde and STILL forklift brands serve the premium industrial truck segment. Dematic is a global leader in automated material handling. Together, we are shaping the future and are among the best in our industry. Our culture is driven by our shared KION Group values integrity, collaboration, courage and excellence.