Mechanical Engineering Manager

Secon Order Effects

El Segundo, California

Full Time

Posted April 28, 2026

$160k - $198k

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Job Description

The Mechanical Engineering Manager at SOE will lead and develop the mechanical engineering discipline, overseeing design decisions, project execution, and team growth across various hardware development projects in aerospace, renewable energy, medical devices, and robotics, while fostering a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

Own mechanical engineering technical decisions and outcomes across projects
Lead, mentor, and manage the mechanical engineering team
Provide hands-on technical guidance throughout the development lifecycle
Establish standards, processes, and best practices for design quality and efficiency
Partner with leadership to define technical scope, plans, and success criteria

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or a related field
7 years of experience in a mechanical engineering and hardware development role for aerospace, industrial automation, robotics, or similar industries
5 years of experience in engineering design leadership and/or people management roles, with demonstrated ability to develop engineers and build accountable teams
Demonstrated experience taking ownership of complex mechanical systems from concept through manufacturing and developing others to do the same
Strong background in electromechanical system design and tightly coupled hardware systems
Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
Ability to synthesize and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage technical risk, scope, and delivery across multiple projects
Applicant must be able to work 40 hours a week in El Segundo, California, USA
Applicant must be eligible to work on export controlled projects under U.S. Government export control regulations, including being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b a 3, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
The role is full-time