Mechanical Engineering Manager

Technical Solutions Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Solutions Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager for the Pittsburgh, PA area. The role directs and manages a team to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with codes and company guidelines.

You will provide technical leadership, coach staff, and coordinate staffing with HR. Responsibilities include project planning, cost development, and ensuring quality across the department.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license preferred and PE certification considered a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the work of a mechanical engineering team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical and management leadership, and coach/develop direct reports.
• Coordinate with senior management and HR for staffing needs and interviews.
• Plan, cost development, scheduling, and project management for assigned projects.
• Review quality and accuracy standards for the mechanical department and approve deliverables.
• Perform technical analysis and devise solutions for complex problems.
• Support business development activities and contribute to client proposals and presentations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineering license preferred

Tools

Plant 3D

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Technical Solutions Inc. is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager for our client in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Position and Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineering Manager (DM) with our client, you will direct and manage the work of a team to complete work on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable codes/standards, and per company work processes and guidelines. As the DM, you will also administer corporate policies and coach/develop direct reports. In this role, you will also provide technical and management leadership, assist in solving complex problems through technology, lessons learned, development of best practices, and drive all related efforts in the advancement toward technical and project execution excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct team members to the successful completion of projects.
• Collaborate with senior management in coordinating work for projects.
• Collaborate with senior management and HR on technical staffing to recruit and interview candidates.
• Coach and develop team members using best practices, performance management, supportive behavior, and training tools.
• Participate in planning, cost-development, project management and scheduling for assigned projects
• Use company work processes to provide quality checks and reviews of all assigned projects.
• Manage quality and accuracy standards for the electrical department and review and approve completed technical deliverables.
• Perform technical analysis and solutions for complex or unique projects.
• Secure peer review as needed to help guarantee quality products are produced per client, industry, and company expectations.
• Use scheduling and earned value tool(s) to help ensure forecasting is predictable and projects are completed on time and per budget.
• Develop client rapport by providing valued technical and managerial solutions.
• Take an active role as needed in support of business development activities to keep team productive.
• Provide support and input for client proposals and presentations

Requirements

• Professional Engineering license preferred
• 15+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in metals (primarily iron and steel), midstream oil and gas, and chemicals.
• Familiarity with common 3D Design platforms (e.g. Plant 3D, Inventor, Solid works, etc.) and the associated workflow for multi-discipline projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas:
• Design & specification of equipment.
• Industrial ventilation and environmental pollution controls.
• Design and specification of material handling systems & equipment.
• Stress and flow analysis of piping in oil & gas, chemical and/or metals industries.
• Welding and Metallurgy design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities for project efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.