MRO Engineering Manager Rotating Equipment

Houston, TX (Onsite) $130,000–$155,000 + 15% Target Bonus + Full Benefits

The Opportunity

You'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 Role

• Stability and growth — the division has landed new contracts with revenues on the rise
• Competitive total compensation including a 15% target bonus and full benefits
• Direct leadership impact managing a team of four engineers with strong organizational visibility

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead, develop, and coach the regional service center engineering team, providing technical direction across all projects
• Oversee engineering and quality activities for the inspection, repair, and overhaul of rotating equipment including industrial gearboxes, turbines, and compressors
• Direct teardown evaluations, identify failure modes, and define repair scope for customer equipment
• Perform reverse engineering to support repair, redesign, and manufacturing processes
• Drive on-time, high-quality execution of complex repair and rebuild projects
• Act as the key technical liaison across sales, supply chain, operations, and external suppliers
• Review and interpret customer technical requirements to ensure alignment with project execution
• Oversee assembly, testing, and final inspection to meet quality and delivery commitments
• Lead project management for breakdowns, technically complex repairs, and high-value orders
• Provide technical reports, documentation, and data packages per contractual requirements
• Oversee quality control activities including calibration, corrective actions, and audit compliance
• Support customer-facing functions with estimating, technical input, project updates, and technical presentations

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor'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 similar
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams within a service, repair, or manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency in CAD and engineering tools; SolidWorks experience preferred
• Solid understanding of inspection, repair, and overhaul processes for industrial equipment
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with sales, operations, and supply chain teams
• Comfortable interfacing with customers and delivering technical presentations
• Willingness to travel occasionally (<10%) for customer visits and training

Ready to Apply?

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.