In my company, the Engineering manager has to have a clue about machine design, so it's doubtful that would ever happen. If they don't have machine design exp in sales or eng manager, then it's time to look for another job, regardless if it is a man or woman in the position.
IMO, the office sucks with women, it was much better without, and I'm not some 60 year old "good 'ol boy" either.