Mechanical Engineer Manager - Phoenix, AZ

MiTek Corporation is a family owned and operated parent company to brands including MTX Audio, Xtant, Coustic and AtlasIED. MiTek's experience in designing, manufacturing, and selling high performance commercial, mobile, residential, marine, and motorsports audio has created some of the best equipment on the market.

MiTek offers a comprehensive benefits package along with long term growth opportunities across its many brands. Come join the family!

The Position:

We are seeking an experience Mechanical Engineer Manager to lead a team of Mechanical Engineers in support of new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives. This role ensures timely delivery of high-quality mechanical designs and documentation while maintaining mechanical readiness for MiTek phase gate reviews, prototype builds, tooling, and manufacturing transitions.

We are looking for qualified candidates in the Phoenix, AZ market.

This role is a hybrid role with 2 days remote, 3 days in-office (T, W, Th).

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers by setting clear expectations, delegating work appropriately, and ensuring accountability for quality, cost, and schedule.
• Own mechanical deliverables and readiness for MiTek phase gate reviews, ensuring designs, documentation, schedules, estimates, and identified risks are complete and review ready.
• Oversee the creation, review, and release of 2D and 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and related documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Direct mechanical activities related to prototype builds, tooling development, first article inspections (FAIs), and validation testing; ensure results are reviewed and corrective actions implemented as needed.
• Establish, communicate, and enforce mechanical design standards and best practices, supporting consistent, high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Actively coach and mentor team members to develop technical capability, problem-solving skills, and design discipline.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment on technical requirements, cost targets, and schedules.
• Own and support mechanical documentation systems and workflows, including PDM and ERP-related processes, and drive continuous improvement in documentation quality and usability.
• Provide regular communication to leadership regarding project status, risks, mitigation plans, and resource needs.
• Support internal and external audits as they relate to mechanical engineering processes and documentation.

• Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, tolerances, and specifications prior to release.
• Ensure appropriate definition and execution of mechanical testing and validation activities and review results against requirements.
• Oversee troubleshooting efforts related to mechanical design, supplier issues, or manufacturing challenges, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented.
• Maintain and review mechanical project timelines, milestones, and resource plans.
• Conduct regular Mechanical Engineering team meetings focused on execution, quality, and continuous improvement.
Support supplier communications related to tooling, prototypes, design revisions, and cost or schedule impacts.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing Mechanical Engineering team.
• Execute performance management activities including goal setting, ongoing feedback, coaching, and input into formal performance reviews.
• Identify short- and long-term resourcing needs and support hiring, onboarding, and succession planning activities.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline) required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in mechanical design and product development
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a people leadership or technical team leadership role
• Experience supporting products through prototype, tooling, and manufacturing release
• Audio product experience preferred

SKILLS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks is required, including hands-on experience creating, reviewing, and releasing complex 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Well-rounded mechanical engineering background across multiple materials, including metals, plastics, rubbers, and fabrics, with an understanding of material behavior and design tradeoffs.
• Experience with a variety of production processes, including:
• • Injection and compression moldings
  • Metal stampings and formed sheet metal
  • Extrusions and related secondary operations
• Strong understanding of tolerancing, material selection, and DFM/DFA principles across multiple manufacturing methods.
• Working knowledge of PDM/PLM systems and ERP integration.
• Familiarity with FAI processes, controlled documentation, and quality systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); MS Project experience a plus.
• Comfortable presenting technical information and engineering tradeoffs in cross-functional and leadership settings.

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

MiTek/AtlasIED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.