Director of Mechanical Engineering

Rise Technical; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonuses

Flexible PTO

401(k) Match

Clear Progression to VP

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in New York is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Director. The role offers a competitive salary of $200,000 - $230,000, along with bonuses and excellent benefits. The successful candidate will lead a design team, manage client relationships, and have a clear path to a VP position. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer looking to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a mechanical engineering design team.
• Strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset.
• Experience in managing high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of mechanical design engineers.
• Manage client relationships and deliver quality work.
• Refine engineering processes and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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$200,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

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Mechanical Engineering Director – Critical Facilities

$200,000 - $230,000 + Quarterly Bonuses + Flexible PTO + 401(k) Match + Clear Progression to VP

New York, NY (Commutable from: Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Hoboken, Jersey City, Yonkers, White Plains)

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer looking to lead a growing team, shape a department, and fast-track into a VP-level position?

On offer is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll manage an established design team, take ownership of key clients, and play a pivotal role in expanding a thriving division, all within a flexible, forward-thinking, and growing business.

This company are a specialist consultancy with a strong reputation in the critical facilities space. They value autonomy and promote internally. With continued investment and growth across their East Coast operations, they’re looking for someone to take their design group to the next level.

You’ll have the freedom to lead, refine, and grow the engineering department, while working alongside company leadership on exciting long-term goals. This is a strategic hire with a clear route to VP, ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career.

This role would suit a senior mechanical professional who’s ready to step up, take ownership, and build something they’re proud of – with the autonomy, support, and culture to back them.

The Role:

• Lead and grow a team of mechanical design engineers working on large-scale, high-value projects across critical infrastructure
• Put your stamp on the department by improving processes, mentoring junior engineers, and shaping future hires
• Manage client relationships and take the lead on delivering quality work across different industries

The Candidate:

• Seeking a senior-level leadership role with a path to VP
• Must have experience managing or leading a mechanical engineering/design team
• Motivated by ownership, autonomy, progression, and building a high-performing team

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction, Building Construction, and Engineering Services

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