Manager, Mechanical Engineering

The Manager, Mechanical Engineering Department is responsible for the customized and innovative designs of mechanical plans of Mission Critical Group products so that projects meet client needs. The overall objective of the Manager, Mechanical Engineering position is to lead and implement the strategic direction for all design components with a focus on achieving leading cycle time, delivering superior quality, and reducing per‐unit costs. Consistent and accurate representation of the Mission Critical Group brand, mission, vision, values, and organizational strategy are essential to achieving the goals of the organization. 

 

Accountabilities 

• Increase project efficiency by effectively assisting Mechanical Engineers, Designers, and/or Drafters in developing and adhering to design techniques and processes. 

• Provide technical guidance as the lead subject matter expert for all Mechanical Engineering consultative services regarding areas of material selection and design concepts which maintain the integrity of all customized products, comply with applicable industry standards, and meet client specifications.  

• Support best‐in‐class manufacturing with a focus on cycle time, quality, and value by efficiently maintaining internal department processes, providing professional expertise to assist in the growth and development of team members, and distributing departmental capabilities to maximize human capital resources.  

• Strengthen Mission Critical Group’s reputation and sustainability through decreased operational costs and increased quality by establishing, managing, monitoring and improving the Mechanical Engineering processes to reduce costs and provide new and innovative products. Increase efficiency and quality by proactively identifying and implementing advanced tools within the engineering and manufacturing departments.    

• Effectively manage Mechanical Engineering manpower, resources and tools to ensure client’s technical and scheduling needs are met.    

• Coordinate with the Estimating Department on a technical basis to ensure accurate quote execution; collaborate with Manufacturing Managers to monitor progress and efficiency on all projects and act as the final authority for technical‐related matters. 

• Recommend budget expenditures and appropriations for research and development with a focus on product simplification and standardization by using cost reduction and process improvement philosophies.   

• Coordinate efforts with Electrical Engineering and Building Design Departments to ensure all departments share technical details to develop a finalized design and work together to supply detailed and compliant designs to the client and to Manufacturing.