Mechanical Engineering Manager

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Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the mechanical engineering department. This position provides technical and project leadership using hands-on approaches while exercising tactical flexibility while focused on the strategic goals.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

·        Hires and trains the mechanical engineering staff.

·        Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.

·        Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

·        Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Actively oversees the implementation of company’s safety, quality, and cultural guidelines.

·        Manage technical communications with the customers, clearly presents CTS designs and follows-up with customer’s feedback.

·        Assigns Mechanical Engineering personnel to projects and tasks, as required, manages team’s performance, and proactively assists his/her direct reports to meet project goals and schedules.

·        Provides estimates of labor and period of performance for Mechanical Engineering efforts in support of proposals.

·        Provides robust design with reliability and manufacturability, and meets cost & schedule

·        Actively coordinate the definition of design inputs, the creation of the design descriptions and specifications.

·        Leads by example in implementing current designing tools, practices, processes, and regulatory requirements.

·        Verifies designs, trouble-shoots, conducts, documents and/or oversees any resultant processes of corrective actions.

·        Directly serve, as appropriate, as Project Engineer on certain projects.

·        Performs other related duties, as assigned

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Highly experienced in traditional mechanical design, simulations, design for manufacturing and assembly for mechanical systems such as enclosures for buildings’ equipment or switchgears.
• Proven records of personal and technical leadership.
  • Required competence in 3D solid modelling, proficiency with the latest mechanical CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and the simulation tools required.
  • Experience in structural design and analysis, familiarity with structural FEA
  • Familiarity with building codes, ASME, ANSI
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to work well with assemblers and other manufacturing personnel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, troubleshooting skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office programs, including Microsoft Projects.
• Must have excellent organization, supervisory, managerial and leadership skills to manage a team of engineers and technical staff.
• Familiarity with ISO policies and safety regulations
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze and summarize data in order to draw rational, fact-based conclusions

 

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Design
• Minimum 5 years’ Managerial experience and/or proven leadership skills
• Knowledge of coding and standards associated with the Electrical Industry
• Professional Engineer certification is a plus.

 

Physical Requirements:

·        Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·        Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 10-13-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-15-2026

Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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