# Remote Engineering Manager - Mechanical & Electrical (Latam)

> Uptalent.io · Colombia (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-04-13

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Mechanical Engineer

## Description

We are seeking an **Engineering Manager – Mechanical & Electrical** to lead and develop a distributed team of LATAM-based engineering resources.

This role is **mechanically driven**, with strong responsibility for design quality, execution, and manufacturability, while also overseeing electrical engineering integration.

You will act as the **key bridge between U.S.-based stakeholders and LATAM execution teams**, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, aligned, and delivered on time.

This is a **technical leadership role**, requiring deep involvement in engineering work, not a people-only management position.

### **Engineering Leadership & Team Management**

-   Lead and develop LATAM-based CAD Technicians, Drafters, Mechanical Design Engineers, and Electrical Engineers
-   Set clear expectations for quality, delivery, and technical rigor
-   Assign and prioritize work across multiple programs
-   Mentor engineers to improve technical capabilities and execution
-   Provide performance feedback and support ongoing development

### **Mechanical Engineering (Primary Focus)**

-   Own mechanical design execution across modular systems, enclosures, and industrial structures
-   Review and approve designs for accuracy and manufacturability
-   Ensure proper application of materials, tolerances, and fabrication methods
-   Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) best practices
-   Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to align designs with build strategies

### **Electrical Engineering Oversight**

-   Provide leadership and oversight for electrical engineering deliverables
-   Ensure clean integration between electrical systems and mechanical layouts
-   Review schematics, layouts, and documentation for completeness and consistency
-   Coordinate and resolve mechanical–electrical interface challenges

### **Standards, Quality & Governance**

-   Establish and enforce engineering standards, templates, and best practices
-   Ensure consistent use of CAD tools, drawing standards, and revision control
-   Maintain quality control across engineering output from LATAM teams
-   Support engineering change management and design revisions

### **Cross-Functional Collaboration**

-   Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program teams
-   Translate project requirements into clear engineering work packages
-   Support project timelines, milestones, and risk identification
-   Act as a technical escalation point for complex design challenges

### **Global Team Execution**

-   Manage distributed teams across time zones with clear communication and structure
-   Ensure alignment between stakeholders and LATAM engineering execution
-   Drive accountability without micromanagement
-   Build repeatable workflows for offshore engineering support

### **Technical Review & Risk Management**

-   Review complex designs for technical risk, cost drivers, and manufacturability concerns
-   Identify issues early and drive corrective action
-   Ensure designs meet compliance, safety, and customer requirements

## Requirements

### **Must-Have**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
-   10+ years of experience in industrial, modular, or engineered-to-order environments
-   5+ years of experience leading engineering teams
-   Strong mechanical engineering background with design experience
-   Experience managing remote or distributed teams
-   Ability to review and approve mechanical and electrical designs
-   Strong communication and technical leadership skills

### **Nice-to-Have**

-   Experience with modular systems, enclosures, or industrial equipment
-   Experience working with CAD teams and drafting resources
-   Familiarity with SolidWorks and SolidWorks Electrical
-   Experience integrating mechanical and electrical systems
-   Experience working with LATAM or offshore engineering teams
-   Exposure to manufacturing, fabrication, or production environments

## Benefits

-   Work for the most exciting companies in the North American Market.
-   Flexible schedules.
-   Work from anywhere.
-   Highly competitive compensation.

## Apply

[Apply at Uptalent.io](https://apply.workable.com/uptalent-dot-i-o/j/CE05EF8B8B/apply)

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