Mechanical Project Engineering Manager

Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0133095 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity: JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Mechanical Project Engineering Manager. Location Type: The position is onsite in Nashville, TN. What We Offer: Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects A collaborative, engineering-driven environment Career growth and skill development opportunities A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter What You’ll Do: Lead, mentor, and develop the Mechanical Engineering department. Provide direct supervision and performance management for mechanical engineers and support personnel. Manage staffing and workload allocation, including direct, indirect, and overtime hours, to meet project demands, budget requirements, and delivery schedules. Support the successful execution of assigned programs by ensuring objectives related to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction are achieved. Collaborate with Applications Engineering teams during the project conception, proposal, and design phases to develop effective customer solutions. Design and develop mechanical equipment and systems that meet customer requirements while applying sound engineering principles and industry best practices. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team to enhance efficiency, quality, and technical capability. Provide technical guidance and support throughout the design, development, manufacturing, and installation phases of projects.Influences team, department, and business unit decisions. Influential in assisting engineers in career development and advancement. Direct supervision of mechanical engineers and other staff. Manages staffing of projects, workload issues, and meeting project timelines. Responsible for leading cross-functional technical teams throughout the lifecycle of various projects. Exercises independent judgment, innovates, and works autonomously. Recognizes and implements significant design and workflow improvements. Collaborates with department leadership in executing and creating methods to develop technical talent. Independently works with key talent in department to support career progression and personal development. Assists the manager in developing the engineering department through leadership and training of other engineers. Serve as a mentor/coach for developing engineers. Able to lead discipline specific teams and influence project direction and progress. Viewed as a technical expert and leader in the department. Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities. What You’ll Bring: Minimum Experience: 8+ years; 2+ years leading technical projects. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline. Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred. Experienced with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD). Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience presenting to colleagues and company management. Speaks effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Demonstrates skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Proficient in the application of standard and advanced engineering principles, practices, and procedures. Recognized as an individual that has people centric skills. Demonstrated ability to positively influence engineer's development and progression. Able to quickly recognize and fix common engineering problems based on experience, including review / critique of others' work. Has experience leading technical projects. Travel up to 25% to visit customer sites, supplier sites, installation of equipment & other JR locations. Trips vary from overnight trips to international supplier and customer sites. Company Overview: At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow. Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators. Fueled by Possible. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to jrcareers@jrautomation.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.