Mechanical Engineering Senior Manager

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of lead & senior engineers.

Establish and execute mechanical engineering strategies aligned with business unit and corporate objectives.

Translate product and operational requirements into engineering plans, priorities, and resource strategies.

Serve as a senior engineering leader on cross‑functional programs, including product development, Technology Research, manufacturing transitions, and cost‑reduction initiatives.

Provide technical leadership and governance over mechanical design, analysis, validation, and documentation.

Ensure designs meet requirements for performance, safety, quality, reliability, compliance, and manufacturability.

Review and approve engineering approaches, design standards, specifications, and major technical decisions.

Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and lifecycle cost optimization.

Oversee mechanical engineering deliverables across the full product lifecycle—from concept and development through production and sustaining.

Ensure engineering schedules, budgets, and milestones are met.

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support successful product launches and production readiness.

Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex product or manufacturing issues.

Plans and leads Research Technology Management projects including scope of project, definitions of system and product, strategies and tactics, risk evaluation, schedule, resource requirements, budget and return

Set clear performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and manage succession planning for mechanical engineering talent.

Identify skill gaps and drive technical and leadership development plans.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Establish, improve, and standardize mechanical engineering processes, tools, and best practices.

Support compliance with internal procedures and external standards (e.g., ISO, regulatory requirements).

Lead or sponsor continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, cost, and cycle time reduction.

Develop and manage departmental budgets related to staffing, tools, and engineering resources.

Support make/buy decisions, capital justification, and resource prioritization.

Partner with leadership to align engineering capacity with short‑ and long‑term business needs.

Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and applied design experience

Proven people leadership and talent development capability

Strategic thinking with the ability to translate strategy into execution

Strong project and program management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to influence across functions and levels of the organization

Data‑driven decision making and structured problem‑solving skills

Must have the ability to use Microsoft 365 tools, including Copilot AI

Leadership – Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and mentor team to drive towards success and foster a culture of excellence

Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, along with internal and external customers and key stakeholders

Strategic Thinker – Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions to support the organizations goals

Relationship Builder – Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with key stakeholders

Decisiveness – Ability to make quick, informed decisions to help the team move forward

Leadership – Ability to guide, inspire, and influence others to achieve common goals. This includes setting a vision, making strategic decisions, and motivating a team to work collaboratively

Influence – Ability to affect the behaviors, attitudes, and opinions of others, which includes persuasion and inspiration of others to follow a certain direction or adopt specific behaviors, often through leadership

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required

Master’s degree preferred

10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience

Minimum of 5 years in engineering leadership or management roles

Experience supporting manufacturing environments and engineered products

Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional engineering initiatives

Comprehensive benefits include:

Medical (with an HSA option), Dental, Vision and Rx coverage beginning the 1st day of the month following your start date

401(k) Program with employer matching contributions. Participation begins immediately upon hire; employer match begins after 1 year of service

Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options

Up to 11 paid Holidays

Up to 18 days Paid Time Off

Other perks include Volunteer Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Advocacy Program, Bereavement Leave, and additional wellness incentive programs.

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544 .

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