Abacus Corporation is a family-owned leader in workforce and talent solutions with over 80 years of experience. We specialize in connecting skilled professionals with direct hire opportunities across industries like industrial, security, healthcare, finance and professional services.

Known for our supportive culture and long-standing client partnerships, Abacus offers more than just a job—we provide a path to lasting career growth with trusted employers nationwide.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Provide guidance and oversight of the Mechanical Design Engineering Department in order to ensure compliance with current and future customer requirements in support of engineering strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for planning and management of the Mechanical Design Engineering Department
• Responsible for working on, planning and execution of new and existing jobs that are assigned to the Mechanical Design Engineering Department.
• Responsible for ensuring the availability of adequate personnel and resources in order to perform contractually required efforts that have been assisted to Mechanical Design Engineering Department.
• Responsible for providing input into overall departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for meeting Engineering schedules and budgets in coordination with Program Managers and Operations on programs assigned to Mechanical Design Engineering Department.
• Responsible for providing direction, guidance, training and coaching of Engineering personnel to ensure the ability of the department to support current and future program requirements.
• Provides support to ensure quality, productivity, standardization and innovation in new product design.
• Guide, develop and train a team of Mechanical Design Engineers in order to meet the engineering department’s strategic goals.
• Review and generation engineering drawings with design approval authority
• Provides BOE and schedule inputs into current and future jobs
• Responsible for overall design compliance of jobs assigned to the Mechanical Design Engineering Department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position has supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Required: 5+ years of related experience in Engineering management/supervision.
• Required: Ability to clearly communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and EXCEL.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement