Mechanical Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Mechanical Engineering Manager jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead technical teams and shape the design, development, and delivery of mechanical systems and products. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping you find leadership roles that align with your expertise and career goals.

What Does a Mechanical Engineering Manager Do?

Mechanical Engineering Managers oversee engineers and technical projects across industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, and industrial technology. They set priorities, coordinate with product and operations teams, manage resources and schedules, and help ensure designs meet performance, quality, safety, and cost requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, along with substantial engineering experience and a record of team leadership. Relevant strengths include mechanical design, product development, CAD and simulation tools, project management, budgeting, communication, and the ability to coach engineers. Some roles may prefer a master’s degree or professional credentials, depending on the industry and scope of responsibility.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Mechanical Engineering Managers may advance into senior engineering leadership, director, or vice president roles. Compensation varies by location, industry, company size, and experience. Browse Ladders for vetted Mechanical Engineering Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare roles based on responsibilities, qualifications, and career potential.

Find Your Next Mechanical Engineering Manager Role

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$88K - $105K *

Lead complex engineering projects, integrating mechanical systems for unmanned aircraft. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve challenges from design to flight testing, ensuring successful...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative air distribution systems, manage project objectives, and ensure quality in mechanical engineering. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to enhance project delivery, optimize effic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $100K *

Join our team as a Project Manager, where you'll collaborate with Sales Engineers to deliver tailored HVAC solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing project details and timelines effect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing commercial HVAC projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with sales, oversee site assessments, and ensure project execution meets quality and financial goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of energy by designing and executing mechanical systems for power generation and industrial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from concept t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Oversee a portfolio of capital projects in aerospace, ensuring performance, cost, and schedule are met. Collaborate with internal and external teams to manage risk, changes, and build customer relatio...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build innovative mechanical and fluid systems for rocket testing and launch operations, enhancing reliability and performance in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Help us shape engineering excellence by leading shared services, optimizing resources, and driving innovation in mechanical design and core engineering to support product development and industrializa...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development and validation of manufacturing processes for mechanical assembly, ensuring high-rate production through effective tooling, training, and real-time troubleshooting on the assembl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's integrating cutting-edge optical systems with hands-on engineering. You'll collaborate across disciplines to develop and refine control algorithms, ensuring seamless performance in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $178K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery of automated test solutions while managing scope, schedule, and cost. Collaborate with teams to dri...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $178K *

Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver automated test solutions, managing project scope, schedule, and cost while ensuring alignment with customer expectations and program objectives...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing property operations through effective supervision of engineering projects, preventive maintenance, and compliance with safety standards to ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and standardization of materials management processes across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment of physical material flow with ERP/WMS systems, while developing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate innovation by leading engineering strategy and execution across diverse technical disciplines. Drive organizational growth, technical excellence, and cross-functional alignment to meet curr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $94K *

Unlock your potential by leading strategic projects that enhance operational effectiveness and drive organizational performance across diverse teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$65K - $94K *

Drive operational excellence by managing strategic projects that enhance processes, service delivery, and organizational performance across the College. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $180K *

Transform production testing by leading the strategy and execution for all products. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality, data-rich testing processes while mentoring engineers and driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance consumer products through innovative mechanical design and collaboration, ensuring manufacturability and quality from concept to production. Drive projects independently...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$72K - $89K *

Transform complex ideas into innovative mechanical designs, collaborating with project teams to deliver custom solutions for the food and pharma industries while ensuring safety and quality standards...

Elmira, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the development and enhancement of manufacturing processes, spearheading equipment implementation and optimizing injection molding operations while managing cross-functional teams to ensure proje...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage wastewater treatment projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and specifications while fostering effective communication with stakeholders and overs...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $150K *

Lead the mechanical engineering efforts on major power generation projects, overseeing design from conception to construction. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver resilient infrastruct...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of aircraft design as a Mechanical Engineer III, driving innovative design integration and performing rigorous stress analysis for enhanced structural performance in various aerospace...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Build a dynamic engineering team driving innovative ship design and production. Oversee project goals, manage design calculations, and ensure compliance with maritime regulations, cultivating a collab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Mechanical Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Mechanical Engineering Manager leads engineering teams and oversees projects involving the design, development, testing, and improvement of mechanical products or systems. The role often includes setting priorities, managing schedules and budgets, coordinating with other departments, and supporting quality and safety goals.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Mechanical Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Most roles require a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, several years of engineering experience, and demonstrated leadership or project management ability. Requirements vary, and some employers prefer advanced degrees, industry-specific experience, or professional credentials.

  • Which industries hire Mechanical Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Employers hire Mechanical Engineering Managers in industries including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, industrial technology, and consumer products.

  • How much do Mechanical Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, company size, and the role’s scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, though compensation and benefits vary by individual listing.

  • What career paths can follow a Mechanical Engineering Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced managers may progress to senior engineering manager, director of engineering, vice president of engineering, or broader operations and product leadership roles, depending on their strengths and the organization.