Head of Mechanical Engineering

Zirone Solutions; Schaumburg, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zirone Solutions in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a hands-on Head of Mechanical Engineering to own fleet and facility maintenance in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. You will lead daily inspections, oversee repairs, maintenance planning, and safety programs while developing a team of mechanics and ensuring equipment uptime and reliability.

The role requires strong mechanical expertise across fleet, automotive, motorsports, or industrial systems, with cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical expertise across fleet, automotive, motorsports, or industrial systems.
• Experience leading technicians in an operational environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and maintenance planning skills.
• Safety-first mindset for fast-paced operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and technical documentation.
• Manage parts inventory, maintenance schedules, and reactive repair work.
• Lead and develop a team of mechanics while maintaining high standards for safety, uptime, and operational reliability.
• Partner with operations to keep specialized equipment performing safely and consistently.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Fleet systems

Team leadership

Troubleshooting & maintenance planning

Job description

# Head of Mechanical EngineeringA confidential client is seeking a hands-on mechanical leader to own fleet and facility maintenance operations in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.Schaumburg, Illinois, United StatesFull Timeabout 1 month agoApply through Zirone ↓The opportunity## About the opportunityA confidential client is seeking a hands-on mechanical leader to own fleet and facility maintenance operations in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.## What you will do* Lead daily inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and technical documentation.* Manage parts inventory, maintenance schedules, and reactive repair work.* Lead and develop a team of mechanics while maintaining high standards for safety, uptime, and operational reliability.* Partner with operations to keep specialized equipment performing safely and consistently.## What you bring* Strong hands-on mechanical expertise with fleet, automotive, motorsports, industrial, or comparable mechanical systems.* Experience leading technicians or mechanics in an operational environment.* Sound troubleshooting, organization, and maintenance-planning skills.* A safety-first mindset and the ability to perform well in a fast-paced setting.This role is being managed confidentially by Zirone. Apply to be considered.