Remote Mechanical Engineering Manager Jobs
Remote mechanical engineering manager jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like aerospace, defense, medical devices, industrial automation, and consumer hardware, at companies ranging from remote-first product startups to large distributed engineering organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include AECOM, Sargent & Lundy, and Southern California Edison. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.
Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL!
Note, must be enrolled in undergraduate degree program.
Position runs May 2027 through August 2027
Job Summary:
Working under the direction of a team of Mechanical Engineers on our Resuscitation R&D Team, the Mechanical Engineering Intern will complete design, build, and testing activities on new products and execute modifications to existing products.
Essential Functions:
- Create new designs, and execute modifications to existing designs, utilizing SolidWorks
- Create studies and comparisons of existing geometry to confirm form, fit, and function of revised or modified designs
- Develop new SolidWorks assemblies, models, and drawing packages from concept sketches
- Test fixture design and development
- Execute product testing plans, and collect and analyze data, to verify new product designs
- Prototyping of usability concepts for evaluation and testing
Skills Requirements:
- Proficiency with SolidWorks required, Certified SolidWorks Associate is preferred
- Experience building parts and assemblies using Rapid Prototyping/3D printers is a plus
- Experience with testing, test equipment, and data collection is a plus
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and skill
Education:
- Minimum two years of study in an Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering program with excellent academic standing
Location:
- Chelmsford, MA
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
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The hourly pay rate for this position is:
$27.00 to $27.00Factors which may affect this rate include shift, geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.
Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL!
Note, must be enrolled in undergraduate degree program.
Position runs May 2027 through August 2027
Job Summary:
Working under the direction of a team of Mechanical Engineers on our Resuscitation R&D Team, the Mechanical Engineering Intern will complete design, build, and testing activities on new products and execute modifications to existing products.
Essential Functions:
- Create new designs, and execute modifications to existing designs, utilizing SolidWorks
- Create studies and comparisons of existing geometry to confirm form, fit, and function of revised or modified designs
- Develop new SolidWorks assemblies, models, and drawing packages from concept sketches
- Test fixture design and development
- Execute product testing plans, and collect and analyze data, to verify new product designs
- Prototyping of usability concepts for evaluation and testing
Skills Requirements:
- Proficiency with SolidWorks required, Certified SolidWorks Associate is preferred
- Experience building parts and assemblies using Rapid Prototyping/3D printers is a plus
- Experience with testing, test equipment, and data collection is a plus
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and skill
Education:
- Minimum two years of study in an Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering program with excellent academic standing
Location:
- Chelmsford, MA
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
#LI-AD1
The hourly pay rate for this position is:
$27.00 to $27.00Factors which may affect this rate include shift, geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote mechanical engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
- 7 or more years of mechanical engineering experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo
- Experience managing product development programs from concept through production release
- Familiarity with quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
- Demonstrated ability to manage engineering budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams
Tips for Your Remote Mechanical Engineering Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Show your async collaboration record
Remote hiring teams want proof you can run design reviews, track deliverables, and unblock engineers without real-time meetings. Document specific examples of leading distributed teams using tools like Confluence, Jira, or shared CAD environments in your resume and cover letter.
Demonstrate remote hardware coordination experience
Remote mechanical engineering managers regularly oversee supplier relationships, prototype iterations, and manufacturing handoffs without being on-site. Highlight instances where you managed these workflows from a distance, naming the communication cadence and tools you used to keep projects on schedule.
Prepare for remote-specific interview scenarios
Remote interviewers for engineering manager roles focus on how you handle ambiguity, escalate blockers, and maintain team alignment without walking the floor. Prepare concrete examples of leading an engineering team through a delayed milestone or a cross-site design conflict using written communication and structured check-ins.
Remote Mechanical Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote mechanical engineering manager job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, particularly in aerospace, medical devices, industrial automation, and hardware product development, since these sectors have embraced remote mechanical engineering leadership. Remote employers screen for strong asynchronous communication, comfort managing cross-functional teams without in-person oversight, and experience coordinating CAD reviews, design reviews, and supplier interactions across time zones. A portfolio of shipped hardware products and documented team outcomes gives your application a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote mechanical engineering managers?
Companies hiring remote mechanical engineering managers right now include AECOM, Sargent & Lundy, and Southern California Edison, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first hardware and deep-tech firms, distributed defense contractors, and medical device companies with engineering teams spread across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote mechanical engineering manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level mechanical engineering manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to direct a team and manage projects independently from day one with minimal check-ins. Your best path is contributing to open-source hardware projects, leading engineering work at a startup, or managing a small internal project team and documenting the results clearly, since demonstrated self-direction and written communication matter more than a formal management title.
Do you need a degree for remote mechanical engineering manager jobs?
Usually, but remote employers weigh demonstrated engineering leadership and shipped product experience heavily alongside formal credentials. A bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or industrial engineering is the common baseline, though hiring teams increasingly evaluate candidates on documented team outcomes, design review ownership, and cross-functional project delivery rather than credentials alone.
Which industries hire the most remote mechanical engineering managers?
Remote mechanical engineering manager roles concentrate in Medical Devices and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire mechanical engineering managers remotely because their product development cycles rely on distributed engineering teams collaborating across design, testing, and manufacturing without requiring everyone in the same building.
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