About this opportunity
Leviton lists this Mechanical Engineering Senior Manager opportunity in bothell, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Leviton
At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
About the role
The Mechanical Engineering Senior Manager is responsible for leading and managing the mechanical engineering function in support of the organization’s business and product strategies. This role provides technical, people, and strategic leadership across mechanical design, development, and product support activities while ensuring alignment with quality, cost, manufacturability, and time‑to‑market objectives.
This position manages multiple mechanical engineering teams or complex product portfolios and plays a key role in cross‑functional collaboration, talent development, and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of lead & senior engineers.
Establish and execute mechanical engineering strategies aligned with business unit and corporate objectives.
Translate product and operational requirements into engineering plans, priorities, and resource strategies.
Serve as a senior engineering leader on cross‑functional programs, including product development, Technology Research, manufacturing transitions, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
Technical Oversight
Provide technical leadership and governance over mechanical design, analysis, validation, and documentation.
Ensure designs meet requirements for performance, safety, quality, reliability, compliance, and manufacturability.
Review and approve engineering approaches, design standards, specifications, and major technical decisions.
Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and lifecycle cost optimization.
Product Development & Execution
Oversee mechanical engineering deliverables across the full product lifecycle—from concept and development through production and sustaining.
Ensure engineering schedules, budgets, and milestones are met.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support successful product launches and production readiness.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex product or manufacturing issues.
Plans and leads Research Technology Management projects including scope of project, definitions of system and product, strategies and tactics, risk evaluation, schedule, resource requirements, budget and return
People & Performance Management
Set clear performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and manage succession planning for mechanical engineering talent.
Identify skill gaps and drive technical and leadership development plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Process & Continuous Improvement
Establish, improve, and standardize mechanical engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
Support compliance with internal procedures and external standards (e.g., ISO, regulatory requirements).
Lead or sponsor continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, cost, and cycle time reduction.
Financial & Resource Management
Develop and manage departmental budgets related to staffing, tools, and engineering resources.
Support make/buy decisions, capital justification, and resource prioritization.
Partner with leadership to align engineering capacity with short‑and long‑term business needs.
Qualifications
Technical
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and applied design experience
Proven people leadership and talent development capability
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate strategy into execution
Strong project and program management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence across functions and levels of the organization
Data‑driven decision making and structured problem‑solving skills
Must have the ability to use Microsoft 365 tools, including Copilot AI
Behavioral
Leadership – Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and mentor team to drive towards success and foster a culture of excellence
Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers, along with internal and external customers and key stakeholders
Strategic Thinker – Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions to support the organizations goals
Relationship Builder – Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with key stakeholders
Decisiveness – Ability to make quick, informed decisions to help the team move forward
Leadership – Ability to guide, inspire, and influence others to achieve common goals. This includes setting a vision, making strategic decisions, and motivating a team to work collaboratively
Influence – Ability to affect the behaviors, attitudes, and opinions of others, which includes persuasion and inspiration of others to follow a certain direction or adopt specific behaviors, often through leadership
Education & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
Master’s degree preferred
Experience
10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience
Minimum of 5 years in engineering leadership or management roles
Experience supporting manufacturing environments and engineered products
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional engineering initiatives
What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits include:
Medical (with an HSA option), Dental, Vision and Rx coverage beginning the 1st day of the month following your start date
401(k) Program with employer matching contributions. Participation begins immediately upon hire; employer match begins after 1 year of service
Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options
Up to 11 paid Holidays
Up to 18 days Paid Time Off
Other perks include Volunteer Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Advocacy Program, Bereavement Leave, and additional wellness incentive programs.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at .
Pay Range
($165,000 - $190,000 per year)
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Worksite address
bothell, WA, 98021, US
Who can apply
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