MRO Engineering Manager - Rotating Equipment

Job Description:Houston, TX (Onsite)$130,000-$155,000 + 15% Target Bonus + Full BenefitsThe OpportunityYou'll lead the engineering and quality functions at a regional service center for a $100M division of a $5B publicly traded global manufacturer. This is a highly visible role where you'll serve as the on-site technical leader for inspection, repair, and overhaul of industrial gearboxes, turbines, and compressors - directly influencing customer satisfaction, operational performance, and technical excellence. You'll manage a team of four mechanical engineers while partnering with operations, sales, supply chain, and a broader global engineering organization.Why You'll Love This RoleStability and growth - the division has landed new contracts with revenues on the riseCompetitive total compensation including a 15% target bonus and full benefitsDirect leadership impact managing a team of four engineers with strong organizational visibilityYour Day-to-DayLead, develop, and coach the regional service center engineering team, providing technical direction across all projectsOversee engineering and quality activities for the inspection, repair, and overhaul of rotating equipment including industrial gearboxes, turbines, and compressorsDirect teardown evaluations, identify failure modes, and define repair scope for customer equipmentPerform reverse engineering to support repair, redesign, and manufacturing processesDrive on-time, high-quality execution of complex repair and rebuild projectsAct as the key technical liaison across sales, supply chain, operations, and external suppliersReview and interpret customer technical requirements to ensure alignment with project executionOversee assembly, testing, and final inspection to meet quality and delivery commitmentsLead project management for breakdowns, technically complex repairs, and high-value ordersProvide technical reports, documentation, and data packages per contractual requirementsOversee quality control activities including calibration, corrective actions, and audit complianceSupport customer-facing functions with estimating, technical input, project updates, and technical presentationsWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar considered)12-15+ years of experience in rotating equipment design, engineering, or repair - gearboxes, power transmission systems, or similarDemonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams within a service, repair, or manufacturing environmentStrong proficiency in CAD and engineering tools; SolidWorks experience preferredSolid understanding of inspection, repair, and overhaul processes for industrial equipmentStrong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExperience working cross-functionally with sales, operations, and supply chain teamsComfortable interfacing with customers and delivering technical presentationsWillingness to travel occasionally (This is your opportunity to lead engineering operations at a growing, stable division where your technical expertise and leadership will have a direct impact on every project that moves through the shop. Apply today through Great Bay Staffing - your resume will never be shared without your permission.Required Skills:• Resume• Transmission• Data• Sales Operations• Supply Chain• Support• Industrial Engineering• Organization• Calibration• Operations• Compliance• Corrective Actions• SolidWorks• Compensation• Supply• Travel• Mechanical Engineering• Inspection• Quality Control• Manufacturing• Customer Satisfaction• Presentations• Suppliers• Testing• Documentation• Design• Engineering• Project Management• Training• Leadership• Sales• Communication