Mechanical Engineering Manager in Greenville, Texas at Innovation First International

POSITION SUMMARY | In-Person Position | Greenville, Texas

We are seeking a hands-on, high-energy Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical design and product development team for the VEX Robotics division. In this role, you will bridge technical design expertise with functional team leadership. You will manage a team of mechanical engineers and designers developing injection-molded plastics, metal structures, gears, structural motion components, and consumer/educational robotics hardware.

The ideal candidate brings strong fundamentals in high-volume product manufacturing (DFM/DFA), 3D CAD modeling, structural analysis, and a passion for mentoring engineers while keeping complex multi-project lifecycles on schedule.

VEX Robotics is a global leader in STEM education and competitive robotics solutions. We create products that inspire the innovators of tomorrow—ranging from classroom educational kits to advanced robotics hardware used in world-renowned competitions. As part of Innovation First International, our team designs, manufactures, and supports high-volume, durable, and intuitive electromechanical hardware used by millions of students, educators, and engineers worldwide.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary based on experience
• Free $25,000 Employee Life/AD&D Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance plan options
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Paid vacation time
• Free lunch catered daily

Innovation First International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.