Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of designers while driving the design, development, and execution of highly customized mechanical systems and engineered attractions. This individual will manage a small design team, collaborate directly with clients and internal stakeholders, and oversee projects from concept development through installation. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with leadership experience and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in a highly creative, project-driven environment. This is not a purely managerial role. The successful candidate will actively participate in design efforts, engineering reviews, client collaboration, and technical problem-solving while providing leadership and direction to the design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Designers/CAD Professionals.
• Assign project responsibilities and monitor workload across multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide technical guidance and design oversight throughout all project phases.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, project management, and leadership teams.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of future engineering and design staff.
• Develop mechanical designs from concept through final production documentation.
• Create and review 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations related to structural integrity, fatigue, mechanisms, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Identify design risks and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with third-party engineering firms and licensed Professional Engineers when required.
• Work directly with customers and creative teams to transform conceptual ideas into functional engineered solutions.
• Participate in concept development, design reviews, and client presentations.
• Interpret creative requirements and balance performance, manufacturability, safety, reliability, and budget considerations.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously across various stages including concept development, preliminary design, detailed design, fabrication, testing, and installation.
• Ensure project schedules, technical requirements, and deliverables are achieved.
• Create and review engineering calculations, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), installation packages, and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience leading projects from concept through fabrication and implementation.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising engineers, designers, or technical teams.
• Experience working in highly customized, project-driven engineering environments.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, structural fundamentals, stress and fatigue analysis, manufacturing processes, and design for fabrication.
• Ability to develop engineering calculations and evaluate mechanical system performance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within themed entertainment, attractions, amusement rides, show action equipment, special effects, theatrical systems, or related industries.
• Experience with custom machinery, automation systems, motion systems, or specialty equipment.
• Experience with Revit and BIM environments.
• Familiarity with amusement industry standards and safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating with external engineering consultants and Professional Engineers.

Work Environment

Join a 35-person company where the design department reports to the President and consists of one lead and three designers. The role involves working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for creativity and innovation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Monrovia, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Employee Benefits include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Sick Time, Holiday and Vacation

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Monrovia,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.