Mechanical Engineering Manager – Material Handling Equipment

KPI Integrated Solutions

. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, designers, and drafters, including hiring, performance reviews, and career development .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design, team leadership, and project management within the material handling and industrial machinery sectors. Proficient in 3D CAD software and engineering standards, with a strong focus on design for manufacturability and compliance with safety regulations.

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Mechanical Design ExperienceTeam Leadership3D CAD ProficiencyGD&T KnowledgeMaterial Handling Expertise

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Design3D CADPDM/PLM SystemsMachine Design PrinciplesStructural Steel DesignLoad AnalysisFatigue AnalysisDeflection AnalysisDFMEAEngineering Change Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksAutodesk InventorCreo

Industry Keywords

Material Handling EquipmentIndustrial MachineryAutomation EquipmentSafety StandardsEngineer-to-OrderConfigure-to-OrderASME Y14.5

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 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
Direct the mechanical design of material handling equipment and systems
Review and approve designs, calculations, 3D models, drawings, and BOMs before manufacturing release
Ensure structural, load, fatigue, and deflection analyses are completed to appropriate standards
Lead design reviews and DFMEA activities
Drive design for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, and cost
Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, safety, and industry codes
Oversee risk assessments, guarding design, and safety documentation
Maintain engineering standards, design guidelines, and component libraries
Collaborate with sales, applications engineering, controls/electrical engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and field service
Manage engineering schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts for multiple projects
Support supplier selection and technical evaluation of purchased components
Resolve manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and field issues through root cause analysis
Own engineering change management and drawing/document control in the PDM/PLM system
Drive product standardization and modular design
Track and report engineering KPIs
Assess new technologies and contribute to the product roadmap

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
10+ years of mechanical design experience in material handling, industrial machinery, or automation equipment
3–5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, either as a direct manager or as a technical/team lead
Strong command of machine design principles: statics, dynamics, strength of materials, power transmission, and structural steel design
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks / Autodesk Inventor / Creo) and PDM/PLM systems
Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and drawing standards
Familiarity with relevant MHE codes and safety standards
Experience in an engineer-to-order (ETO) and/or configure-to-order environment
Excellent communication skills, including presenting to customers and senior management
Occasional work in warehouse or industrial environments that require PPE

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Care Concierge Service
401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
Milk Stork Program
Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
Training & Development
Performance bonus