Mechanical Engineering Manager

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is a leadership role responsible for developing an industry‑leading opto‑mechanical engineering expertise  ME Manager will lead the mechanical engineering team, which is responsible for developing new, cutting‑edge products for our customers and the Optikos product line. The role may encompass all aspects of team leadership: assigning and reviewing work output, hiring and terminations, professional training and development, and more.

• A successful candidate has a history of precision mechanical system development: a proven track record of design, analysis, and product realization.
• Manage day‑to‑day activities of mechanical engineer direct reports, including work assignments, timesheet reviews, technical work reviews, and general administrative tasks.
• Lead hiring of all levels of mechanical engineers.
• Support the ME team's professional development, including assigning training, conducting annual reviews and goal‑setting, and providing individual mentoring. Provide feedback and initiate improvement plans and/or terminations as required.
• Support continued growth of mechanical engineering capabilities in all aspects of opto‑mechanical design, precision mechanism design, analysis capabilities, etc.
• Confidently engage customers on new opportunities, evaluate customer needs, and estimate program requirements. (labor and material resources)
• Demonstrate expertise in the field of Mechanical Engineering: evidencing a breadth and depth of knowledge sufficient to confidently address issues and communicate with clarity and insight. Provide expert review on existing projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering;
  Graduate Degree preferred
• Highly motivated individual with a proven track record (15+ years) of innovative work
• Project management is a plus, but this position emphasizes technical contribution
• Experience with FEA; primarily static, modal, and thermal
• Expert in the use of Solid Works or similar CAD software
• Enjoys hands‑on work. It is routine to participate in the build and test of your designs.
• Ability to adjust readily to change and adapt as needed
• Eager to tackle the most challenging mechanical design problems in the company
• A proven leader – technical lead, project lead, working directly with customers

For more than 40 years, Optikos® has provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products organizations worldwide.

The Optikos engineering team is the largest independent optical engineering group in the world, managing all aspects of instrument design, including optics, mechanics, electronics and software systems, in addition to our in‑house IQ Lab™ Services to benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems.

We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and defense, industrial, and consumer markets, and our experience with a wide variety of applications has enabled our staff to generate creative solutions to some of the most challenging optical problems.

Our team continues to improve existing metrology product lines and develop new products that Optikos manufactures and installs around the globe. Our headquarters is centrally located right outside the Boston medical and tech hub in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

This 100% in‑office position is located in Wakefield, Massachusetts facility. We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment. US citizenship or permanent residency visa required.

Optikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

US citizenship or permanent residency visa required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position.