Chief Engineer – Mining Loaders

Tailored Management; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k), HSA, and FSA

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Tailored Management is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the design of large-tonnage hybrid mining loaders and drive engineering strategy. You will oversee system integration, performance benchmarking, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to deliver reliable, high-performance equipment for the Americas.

Responsibilities include guiding engineering strategy, leading design reviews, coordinating prototyping and validation, and maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of engineering experience in heavy equipment, mining equipment, or off-highway vehicles.
• Experience leading engineering teams or providing technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of machine architecture, system integration, and equipment design.
• Knowledge of mining loaders, hybrid powertrains, and vehicle performance.
• Experience with technical design reviews, testing, and reliability validation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall machine design, engineering architecture, and technical direction for large mining loaders.
• Establish machine performance goals and benchmark competing global mining equipment.
• Oversee integration of major systems, including powertrain, electric transmission, hydraulics, thermal management, and structural components.
• Identify and resolve complex engineering issues to improve equipment performance, reliability, stability, and efficiency.
• Lead technical design reviews and establish engineering standards.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and engineering teams to resolve design issues and support product launches.
• Support prototype testing, product validation, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems integration

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

A leading global manufacturer of heavy equipment and machinery, with a growing presence in the Americas. The company focuses on developing innovative, high-performance solutions for the construction, mining, and industrial sectors, with continued investment in advanced technology, product development, and engineering excellence.

Our client is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the development of large-tonnage hybrid mining loaders. This role is responsible for overall machine design, engineering strategy, system integration, and product performance.

The Chief Engineer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and field teams to develop reliable, high-performance mining equipment and support continued product growth in the Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall machine design, engineering architecture, and technical direction for large mining loaders.
• Establish machine performance goals and benchmark competing global mining equipment.
• Oversee integration of major systems, including powertrain, electric transmission, hydraulics, thermal management, and structural components.
• Identify and resolve complex engineering issues to improve equipment performance, reliability, stability, and efficiency.
• Lead technical design reviews and establish engineering standards.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and engineering teams to resolve design issues and support product launches.
• Support prototype testing, product validation, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of engineering experience in heavy equipment, mining equipment, or off-highway vehicles.
• Experience leading engineering teams or providing technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of machine architecture, system integration, and equipment design.
• Knowledge of mining loaders, hybrid powertrains, and vehicle performance.
• Experience with technical design reviews, testing, and reliability validation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large mining loaders or heavy-duty construction equipment.
• Background in hybrid or electric vehicle platforms.
• Experience working with international engineering teams and suppliers.
• Knowledge of FMEA, prototype testing, root-cause analysis, and failure investigation.
• Primarily office-based engineering work, with periodic visits to prototype facilities, suppliers, testing locations, and mine sites.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor environments, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Travel up to 25%.

Competitive compensation based on experience, with potential annual performance bonuses.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k), HSA, and FSA
• Short- and long-term disability insurance