Mechanical Engineering Department Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee technical aspects and project execution for a variety of projects.

• Implement all mechanical tasks outlined in the project schedule.

• Schedule, coordinate, manage, and assess the resources and activities of the mechanical department.

• Engage in the development of new business opportunities and the expansion of existing ones.

• Serve as a technical liaison providing customer support and assisting regional business development efforts.

• Recruit personnel, set objectives and expectations, and conduct performance evaluations.

• Direct, mentor, supervise, and offer technical guidance to team members.

• Create and implement operational plans for departmental routines, tools, and resources.

• Formulate and enforce policies, standards, and procedures for engineering and technical tasks.

• Act as Project Manager and/or Senior Engineer for designated projects.

• Prepare or oversee the development of engineering proposals, scopes of work, timelines, and cost assessments.

• Prepare, review, and verify engineering calculations, designs, drawings, and project documentation.

• Certify designs, drawings, and documents as needed.

• Create, maintain, and enhance technical standards and specifications.

• Assist with recruitment and training initiatives across Orbital offices.

• Ensure compliance of departmental and project activities with Orbital’s Quality Management system.

• Lead projects of varying lengths and provide direction in a dynamic engineering environment.

• Occasionally perform field engineering tasks and engage in business development travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

• A PE license is mandatory.

• A minimum of ten years of relevant engineering experience is essential.

• Preference for candidates with exposure to heavy industrial environments and markets.

• Technical knowledge and/or expertise in various areas of mechanical engineering, including piping design, pipe stress analysis, rotating machinery, pressure vessels, hydraulic analysis, and drawing standards.

• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and/or departments is required.

• Experience in a consulting engineering environment is preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and engineering staff.

• Strong understanding and proficiency in current computer software, including business enterprise and project management tools.

• Candidate must be based in the US.

• Some field engineering work and occasional business development travel will be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Options for supplemental insurance.

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.

• Company-paid short-term disability coverage.

• Generous paid time off program.