Mechanical Engineering Manager - Industrial Automation & Material Handling

Steven Douglas Corp (SDC Automation) seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead design and delivery of custom industrial automation and material handling systems. You will oversee a team of mechanical engineers, guide 3D CAD design, perform design reviews, and ensure reliable, manufacturable solutions for manufacturing and distribution clients. Responsibilities include requirements definition, coordination with controls and robotics teams, vendor collaboration, project scheduling support, and compliance with safety and industry standards. This role offers the chance to solve complex automation challenges in a collaborative, quality-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers delivering custom automation and material handling solutions
• Oversee mechanical system design using 3
• D CAD, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Conduct design reviews and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Collaborate with controls, robotics, and integration teams to deliver turnkey systems
• Define mechanical requirements based on customer needs and project scope
• Coordinate with vendors and fabricators on components, assemblies, and schedules
• Ensure compliance with safety, industry, and company standards in all designs
• Support project planning, timelines, and resource allocation
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during build, installation, and commissioning
• Drive continuous improvement in design practices, tools, and engineering processes

Required Skills

• Mechanical system design3
• D CAD (Solid
• Works or similar)
• Industrial automation & robotics
• Material handling systems
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) basics
• Project management
• GD&T and manufacturing drawings
• Vendor and stakeholder management
• Systems integration
• Engineering documentation and standards