Mechanical Project Engineering Manager

Job Description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people, and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe.

Join us as a Mechanical Project Engineering Manager.

Location: The position is onsite in Nashville, TN.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Mechanical Engineering department.
• Provide direct supervision and performance management for mechanical engineers and support personnel.
• Manage staffing and workload allocation, including direct, indirect, and overtime hours, to meet project demands, budget requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Support the successful execution of assigned programs by ensuring objectives related to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction are achieved.
• Collaborate with Applications Engineering teams during the project conception, proposal, and design phases to develop effective customer solutions.
• Design and develop mechanical equipment and systems that meet customer requirements while applying sound engineering principles and industry best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team to enhance efficiency, quality, and technical capability.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the design, development, manufacturing, and installation phases of projects.
• Influence team, department, and business unit decisions.
• Assist engineers in career development and advancement.
• Serve as a mentor/coach for developing engineers.
• Lead discipline-specific teams and influence project direction and progress.
• Serve as a technical expert and leader in the department.

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 8+ years of experience; 2+ years leading technical projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience presenting to colleagues and company management.
• Effective speaking before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
• Proficiency in applying standard and advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
• People‑centric skills.
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence engineers’ development and progression.
• Rapid problem‑recognition and troubleshooting based on experience.
• Experience leading technical projects.
• Travel up to 25% to visit customer sites, supplier sites, installation of equipment, and other JR locations (overnight trips to international sites possible).

Company Overview

At JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow. Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators. Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to (email protected). Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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