Manager, Mechanical Engineering

The role

You will manage a mechanical engineering team and own the day-to-day technical execution. You will transform customer requirements into 3D models and drawings for modular buildings and power distribution equipment.

What you will do

• Directly manage a team of mechanical design engineers.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and growth conversations.
• Own the mechanical engineering workqueue and assign engineers to projects.
• Execute individual contributor work using 3D modeling skills.
• Serve as a technical reviewer for mechanical deliverables.
• Lead and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Ensure product designs comply with regulatory requirements and engineering standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to resolve design questions and lead DFMA/DFx reviews.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design.
• 1-2 years of success in a supervisory or management role leading engineering teams.
• Expert proficiency with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
• Deep knowledge of metals, fabrication materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Proven track record of solving complex engineering problems utilizing a first-principles approach.
• Proficient knowledge of building codes, energy codes, and UL listings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet physical operational demands on site.
• Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related post-graduate discipline.
• Experience serving as a SolidWorks PDM Vault Administrator.
• Experience with advanced simulation and analysis software (e.g., FEA/FDM).
• Lean or continuous improvement experience applied to an engineering design workflow.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

Before you apply

• This position is designated safety-sensitive and located in a safety-sensitive facility.
• Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

About the company

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack to power AI workloads. They use an energy-first approach to solve power bottlenecks for AI compute.