What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager position at Fierceli Inc, MBE, SBE?
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Manager to lead our West Coast operations and play a key role in driving the success of our product design and development business. In this role, you’ll oversee cross-functional teams, guide end-to-end product development efforts, and ensure operational excellence across engineering, client services, and business functions.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing, innovation-driven company working at the intersection of design, engineering, and commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee day-to-day operations of the West Coast product development team.
- Manage cross-disciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, software, and industrial designers.
- Guide products from concept through production, ensuring delivery of high-quality, manufacturable designs.
- Champion design thinking, user-centric development, and agile methodologies across projects.
- Drive business development by cultivating client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
- Monitor project progress, resource allocation, and team productivity to meet client timelines and internal targets.
- Oversee office budgets, project profitability, and P&L performance.
- Partner with senior leadership to align operational goals with strategic company objectives.
- Foster a creative, collaborative, and fast-paced culture rooted in accountability and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards including ISO 13485 and FDA design controls when applicable.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Leadership & Business Strategy:
- 8 years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering/product development teams.
- Strong business acumen with exposure to functions like sales, finance, and marketing.
- Track record of scaling teams, developing talent, and driving business growth.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to lead through ambiguity and drive innovation.
Product Development Expertise:
- Experience transitioning complex physical products from early-stage concept to production.
- Deep understanding of product development lifecycles, from ideation through manufacturing handoff.
- Familiarity with regulatory pathways, certification processes, and quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
- Proficiency in working with clients in industries such as consumer electronics, medtech, industrial design, or IoT.
This role is perfect for a product development leader who’s ready to take full ownership of a region, influence the design and execution of innovative solutions, and make a tangible impact on client success and company growth.
Seniority Level- Director
- ManufacturingIT Services and IT Consulting
- Full-time
- EngineeringManufacturingGeneral Business
- Operational ExcellenceProduct DesignIndustrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectro-Mechanical ProductsProduct DevelopmentClient ServicesSOLIDWORKS
