Remote Mechanical Design Manager Jobs
Remote Mechanical Design Manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams in industries from industrial equipment and consumer electronics to aerospace and medical devices. Employers hiring remotely right now include FormFactor, Jabil, and Amcor. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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VOLTARIS
Powering Progress,
One Connection at a Time.
We design and deliver custom electrical power systems built around your needs — not the other way around. Backed by the combined expertise of Jefferson Electric and Pioneer CEP, Voltaris operates as one company with one focus: building the systems and relationships that power tomorrow's infrastructure.
From the first conversation to the final bolt, our solutions are engineered for performance, reliability, and sustainability — across utilities, EV charging, data centers, and beyond.
Whether it's a system you can see or support you can feel, every connection matters.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Dry-Type Transformers
Position Summary:
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical engineering and design of medium-voltage and Low Voltage Distribution Transformers including but not limited to power distribution unit (PDU) transformers. Working closely with Sr. Electrical Engineer and engineering leadership, this role reviews quotes, develops mechanical designs, supports standardization efforts, and ensures that designs meet technical, quality, and schedule requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Engineering. The Mechanical Design Engineer designs the mechanical aspects of electrical power distribution equipment as directed by the Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, or Senior Engineer. The role participates in quote and order reviews to ensure accurate design scope and execution, and completes drafting, drawing revisions, bill of material (BOM) creation, and related design tasks as workload requires. The engineer is accountable for meeting master schedule promise dates on all assigned projects.
Drawing and Documentation Review. Before customer submittal, the engineer reviews approval drawings with Lead or Senior Engineers. The engineer also reviews all manufacturing drawings and BOMs for assigned jobs before they are released to the shop floor, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Technical Support and Collaboration. The engineer provides technical direction and support to designers and drafters as needed. The role serves as a technical resource for marketing, customers, manufacturing, quality, regulatory agencies, and applicable standards organizations.
Continuous Improvement and Development. The Mechanical Design Engineer supports design standardization and continuous improvement initiatives and assists in developing and maintaining engineering department procedures. As assigned, the engineer directs and participates in research, development, and cost-saving projects.
General Expectations. The engineer adheres to all company policies, procedures, and guiding principles, adjusts work hours as needed to support business objectives and deadlines, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education. A Bachelor or associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. This requirement may be waived in favor of equivalent experience, as determined by the Vice President of Transformers and/or the Director of Human Resources.
Required Experience. Candidates must have prior experience in mechanical engineering or a related industrial or manufacturing discipline. Experience in the Transformer industry will be preferred but not mandatory.
Preferred Experience. Preference will be given to candidates with three or more years of experience using AutoCAD and five or more years of experience using SolidWorks or similar 3-D drawing/design tools. Experience supporting engineered-to-order or custom industrial equipment is also preferred, as is familiarity with applicable industry standards, including but not limited to CSA, UL, IEEE, ANSI, ASME and NEMA.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires less than 15% travel, primarily for training or vendor-related activities.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed and to move throughout the manufacturing facility to perform essential job duties.
Location:
This role is remote.
VOLTARIS
Powering Progress,
One Connection at a Time.
We design and deliver custom electrical power systems built around your needs — not the other way around. Backed by the combined expertise of Jefferson Electric and Pioneer CEP, Voltaris operates as one company with one focus: building the systems and relationships that power tomorrow's infrastructure.
From the first conversation to the final bolt, our solutions are engineered for performance, reliability, and sustainability — across utilities, EV charging, data centers, and beyond.
Whether it's a system you can see or support you can feel, every connection matters.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Dry-Type Transformers
Position Summary:
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical engineering and design of medium-voltage and Low Voltage Distribution Transformers including but not limited to power distribution unit (PDU) transformers. Working closely with Sr. Electrical Engineer and engineering leadership, this role reviews quotes, develops mechanical designs, supports standardization efforts, and ensures that designs meet technical, quality, and schedule requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Engineering. The Mechanical Design Engineer designs the mechanical aspects of electrical power distribution equipment as directed by the Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, or Senior Engineer. The role participates in quote and order reviews to ensure accurate design scope and execution, and completes drafting, drawing revisions, bill of material (BOM) creation, and related design tasks as workload requires. The engineer is accountable for meeting master schedule promise dates on all assigned projects.
Drawing and Documentation Review. Before customer submittal, the engineer reviews approval drawings with Lead or Senior Engineers. The engineer also reviews all manufacturing drawings and BOMs for assigned jobs before they are released to the shop floor, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Technical Support and Collaboration. The engineer provides technical direction and support to designers and drafters as needed. The role serves as a technical resource for marketing, customers, manufacturing, quality, regulatory agencies, and applicable standards organizations.
Continuous Improvement and Development. The Mechanical Design Engineer supports design standardization and continuous improvement initiatives and assists in developing and maintaining engineering department procedures. As assigned, the engineer directs and participates in research, development, and cost-saving projects.
General Expectations. The engineer adheres to all company policies, procedures, and guiding principles, adjusts work hours as needed to support business objectives and deadlines, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education. A Bachelor or associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. This requirement may be waived in favor of equivalent experience, as determined by the Vice President of Transformers and/or the Director of Human Resources.
Required Experience. Candidates must have prior experience in mechanical engineering or a related industrial or manufacturing discipline. Experience in the Transformer industry will be preferred but not mandatory.
Preferred Experience. Preference will be given to candidates with three or more years of experience using AutoCAD and five or more years of experience using SolidWorks or similar 3-D drawing/design tools. Experience supporting engineered-to-order or custom industrial equipment is also preferred, as is familiarity with applicable industry standards, including but not limited to CSA, UL, IEEE, ANSI, ASME and NEMA.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires less than 15% travel, primarily for training or vendor-related activities.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed and to move throughout the manufacturing facility to perform essential job duties.
Location:
This role is remote.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote mechanical design manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX
- Five or more years of progressively responsible mechanical design or engineering experience
- Experience managing and mentoring a team of engineers or designers
- Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, and design-for-manufacturing principles
- Professional Engineer license or willingness to obtain one preferred
Tips for Your Remote Mechanical Design Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote mechanical design manager openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your design domain and seniority, since competitive remote postings fill fast.
Show async collaboration skills upfront
Remote employers want proof you can run design reviews, approve drawings, and unblock engineers without being in the same room. Lead your resume with specific examples of async workflows you've owned, naming the tools you used, like Onshape, Jira, or Confluence.
Build a portfolio around shipped programs
Remote hiring managers can't walk a factory floor with you, so your portfolio does that work. Include annotated case studies of products you took from concept to production, with callouts on your design decisions, tolerances, and how you resolved cross-functional conflicts.
Prepare for remote-specific interview questions
Expect structured behavioral questions about how you manage geographically distributed design teams, handle ambiguous requirements without in-person access to stakeholders, and keep programs on schedule across time zones. Practice clear, concise verbal answers since remote interviewers weigh communication skill heavily.
Remote Mechanical Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote mechanical design manager job?
Target companies with established distributed engineering teams, such as remote-first hardware startups and large manufacturers with decentralized R&D groups. Remote employers screen for strong asynchronous communication, comfort with CAD collaboration tools like Onshape or cloud-based PDM systems, and a demonstrated ability to lead design reviews over video. A portfolio showing completed product programs and clear documentation habits gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote mechanical design managers?
Companies hiring remote mechanical design managers right now include FormFactor, Jabil, and Amcor, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first hardware companies, distributed product development teams, and established manufacturers that have moved engineering leadership roles off-site.
Can you get a remote mechanical design manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote manager roles are harder to land without experience because you're expected to lead independently from day one. Entry paths that work include moving into a remote senior mechanical engineer role first, contributing to open-source hardware projects, or demonstrating team leadership on contract work. Showing you can manage design cycles and communicate clearly in writing without in-person oversight opens the door fastest.
Do you need a degree for remote mechanical design manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers list a bachelor's in mechanical engineering as preferred rather than required, particularly at smaller hardware firms and startups. What carries more weight remotely is a strong portfolio of completed design programs, demonstrated proficiency in CAD and product lifecycle tools, and evidence you've led engineers to shipped results without needing daily oversight.
Which industries hire the most remote mechanical design managers?
Most remote mechanical design manager openings sit in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire mechanical design managers remotely because their product development teams are already distributed across multiple sites or time zones, making remote engineering leadership a natural fit.
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