Mechanical Engineering Manager
US$140,000 – US$155,000 / yr base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Mechanical Engineering Manager - Material Handling Equipment (MHE)”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$140,000 – US$155,000 / yr |
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Field of studyMechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration, Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional
Field of studyMechanical Engineering
Study levelMaster's
KPI Solutions is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical design team in developing material handling equipment and systems. Our portfolio includes [conveyors, sortation systems, AS/RS, cranes and hoists, lift tables, AGVs/AMRs, racking, and custom automation.
You will lead a team of mechanical engineers and designers through the full product lifecycle, from concept and quotation support to detailed design, manufacturing release, installation, and field support. You will also build the team's technical capability, set engineering standards, and make sure our equipment is safe, reliable, cost-effective, and compliant with industry codes.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of [X] mechanical engineers, designers, and drafters, including hiring, performance reviews, and career development.
• Assign and balance workloads across concurrent customer projects and new product development programs.
• Build a culture of technical excellence, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Engineering and Design Oversight
• Direct the mechanical design of material handling equipment, including structures, drive systems, power transmission, bearings, chains, belts, rollers, lifting mechanisms, and guarding.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, 3D models, drawings, and BOMs before release to manufacturing.
• Make sure structural, load, fatigue, and deflection analyses (hand calculations and FEA) are done to an appropriate standard.
• Lead design reviews (concept, preliminary, critical) and DFMEA activities.
• Drive design for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, and cost (DFM/DFA/DTC).
Standards, Safety, and Compliance
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards, such as ASME B20.1, ASME B30 series, CMAA 70/74, ANSI MH series, CEMA, OSHA 1910, ANSI/ITSDF B56, ISO 12100, and EU Machinery Regulation/CE marking where applicable.
• Oversee risk assessments, guarding design, and safety documentation.
• Maintain and improve engineering standards, design guidelines, and component libraries.
Project and Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work with sales and applications engineering on customer requirements, layouts, technical proposals, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with controls/electrical engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and field service to deliver integrated systems on time and on budget.
• Manage engineering schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts for multiple projects.