Hitachi America

Mechanical Project Engineering Manager

Hitachi America • $100K — $130K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in engineering; at least 2 years leading technical projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Experience in the automation industry or prior JR Automation experience preferred
  • Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD)
  • Strong communication skills with ability to present to various audiences
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing engineers
  • Ability to troubleshoot engineering problems based on experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the Mechanical Engineering team.
  • Supervise mechanical engineers and manage performance.
  • Allocate staffing and manage project workloads.
  • Ensure project success by meeting cost, quality, and timing objectives.
  • Collaborate with Applications Engineering for effective customer solutions.
  • Design mechanical systems that adhere to engineering standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the engineering department.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits starting on the first day of employment
  • Paid parental leave
  • Opportunity to work on innovative automation projects
  • Collaborative and engineering-focused work environment
  • Career growth and skill development opportunities
Full Job Description
Location:
Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:
R0133095

Date Posted:
2026-07-07

Company Name:
WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

Location Type: The position is onsite in Nashville, TN.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
  • Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
  • A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
  • Career growth and skill development opportunities
  • A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter


What You'll Do:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Mechanical Engineering department.
  • Provide direct supervision and performance management for mechanical engineers and support personnel.
  • Manage staffing and workload allocation, including direct, indirect, and overtime hours, to meet project demands, budget requirements, and delivery schedules.
  • Support the successful execution of assigned programs by ensuring objectives related to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction are achieved.
  • Collaborate with Applications Engineering teams during the project conception, proposal, and design phases to develop effective customer solutions.
  • Design and develop mechanical equipment and systems that meet customer requirements while applying sound engineering principles and industry best practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team to enhance efficiency, quality, and technical capability.
  • Provide technical guidance and support throughout the design, development, manufacturing, and installation phases of projects.Influences team, department, and business unit decisions.
  • Influential in assisting engineers in career development and advancement.
  • Direct supervision of mechanical engineers and other staff.
  • Manages staffing of projects, workload issues, and meeting project timelines.
  • Responsible for leading cross-functional technical teams throughout the lifecycle of various projects.
  • Exercises independent judgment, innovates, and works autonomously.
  • Recognizes and implements significant design and workflow improvements.
  • Collaborates with department leadership in executing and creating methods to develop technical talent.
  • Independently works with key talent in department to support career progression and personal development.
  • Assists the manager in developing the engineering department through leadership and training of other engineers.
  • Serve as a mentor/coach for developing engineers.
  • Able to lead discipline specific teams and influence project direction and progress.
  • Viewed as a technical expert and leader in the department.


Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You'll Bring:
  • Minimum Experience: 8+ years; 2+ years leading technical projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
  • Experienced with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience presenting to colleagues and company management.
  • Speaks effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Demonstrates skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
  • Proficient in the application of standard and advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Recognized as an individual that has people centric skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to positively influence engineer's development and progression.
  • Able to quickly recognize and fix common engineering problems based on experience, including review / critique of others' work.
  • Has experience leading technical projects.
  • Travel up to 25% to visit customer sites, supplier sites, installation of equipment & other JR locations. Trips vary from overnight trips to international supplier and customer sites.


About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1959
NASDAQ
HTHIY
* Ladders Estimates

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