Engineering Manager-Mechanical

Company: Volt
Location: Wichita
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is hiring an Engineering Manager in Wichita, KS with an industry leader who manufactures certified instruments, avionics and power solutions for the global aerospace industry. In this role you be responsible for the planning, leading, and successful completion of new product development projects of the entire product development lifecycle including concept, design, test, certification, production implementation and ongoing support.

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As an Engineering Manager you will:
Need expertise in mechanical design and development of electro-mechanical products and ability to manage multiple people and projects with timely results.
Lead and participate in multiple, simultaneous product development projects which encompass team dynamics, schedule, product scope, resolution to technical challenges and resource management, planning, reporting, reviews, and progress tracking
Direct all phases of product development, including verification of compliance to all applicable performance, regulatory, and quality requirements
Drive projects to meet company and engineering time, cost and requirements targets
Contribute to technical problem solving through oversight, support, and direct product design as needed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve win-win solutions throughout the product development and production implementation process
Research and evaluate new components, technologies, and methods to incorporate into new designs

This is a full-time, DIRECT HIRE opportunity.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

You have a Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering.
Minimum 10 years experience designing and/or managing development of electromechanical products.
Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
Strong program/project management skills.
Proficient in optimizing mechanical design for cost, assembly, and simplicity.
Proficient in schematic capture, PCB layout software and simulation tools.
Skilled with SolidWorks.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.


Salary: $140-180K annually with relocation assistance

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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