Mechanical Manager

Davita Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to oversee projects for their Advanced Design and Manufacturing Division. This role is integral in leading teams, overseeing project management, and developing innovative solutions for complex federal projects, along with supporting business growth through client relations. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible work schedules and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedules

Professional Engineer License Training

401K plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience leading new system design projects.
• 2+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (or plan to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
• Mentor engineers and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Support business development by preparing proposals and estimating costs.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Writing

Problem-Solving

Team-Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Mechanical Manager

Job Locations

US-WA-Kennewick | US-KS-Overland Park | US-IL-Naperville

ID

2025-3151

Category

Mechanical

Position Type

Full-Time

Overview

ENERCON Federal Services is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager for our Advanced Design and Manufacturing (ADM) Division. This is an exciting leadership position supporting and developing our capabilities for our new, specialty equipment division that is focused on the development of build to print fabrication drawings for complex systems and gloveboxes that support federal clients needs.

As the Federal Services Mechanical Manager for our ADM Division, you'll have the opportunity use your broad experience base to drive impactful projects for our major DOE clients, mentor a talented team, and contribute to the continued success of a thriving organization. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to innovation, this role offers the chance to shape the future of the group while working on meaningful projects that support critical DOE missions. If you're a driven leader looking for a new challenge, we invite you to be a part of our exciting growth and join the team.

Our Mechanical Engineering Manager role offers flexibility with opportunities in:

Kennewick, WA

• Naperville, IL
• Overland Park, KS
• Remote will be considered for the right candidate

Responsibilities

Our Mechanical Engineering Managers have the opportunity to lead collaborative interdisciplinary teams and ensure project success. A typical day will include mentoring a talented team of engineers, driving impactful projects, running project meetings, and supporting critical DOE missions. You will also need to:

• Leadership & Project Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for Mechanical Engineering, coordinating with Management, PMs, and internal teams to direct and assign work to staff. Collaborate with project Lead Engineers to ensure quality standards are met and maintain control over project budgets and schedules. Assign discipline Responsible Engineers (RE) for projects, and approve engineering documents, certifying designs as required by state and local regulations
• Business Development & Client Relations: Support proposal preparation and lead cost estimation for scope and budget. Develop professional relationships with clients and actively market the group's expertise to attract new business opportunities
• Team Development & Training: Identify and promote training opportunities (e.g. owner's groups, manufacturers, professional society) through owner's groups, manufacturers, and professional societies. Use the review and approval process for deliverables as a technical training opportunity for staff. Provide timely performance feedback, coaching, and promote professional development (licenses, certifications, client qualifications). Demonstrate technical leadership by resolving technical issues through personal expertise or by engaging Subject Matter Experts
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Assist the Engineering Manager in maintaining, updating, and executing Continuous Improvement Plans to optimize team performance. Support company policies and procedures
• Resource Allocation & Staff Management: Manage the assignment of engineering resources to projects through Lead Engineers. Maintain short- and long-term staffing projections based on work forecasts. Approve timesheets and expense reports for Lead Engineers and other direct reports. Conduct annual performance appraisals and support recruitment efforts to build a strong team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university and 6+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience leading new system design projects and/or retrofitting of existing facilities
• 2+ Years of experience leading employees or leading multidiscipline projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer (or proof of near term plan to obtain)
• Required to travel up to 10 - 15% of the time to client sites for project and/or marketing meetings. Activities at client sites may require pre-job briefs and walkdowns at the site, including occasional climbing
• Experience in the development of complete designs from scratch to fabrication drawings, developing testing requirements and fabrication support
• Knowledge and understanding of American Glovebox Society guidelines and development of glovebox system designs highly desirable
• Knowledge of 3D modeling packages such as SolidWorks or Inventor highly desirable
• Excellent verbal communication skills; comfortable and effective communicator with team, clients, management, etc., choosing the right mode of communication for the situation and relaying the right message
• Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail
• Strong coordination and team-building skills; demonstrated ability to work across disciplines, divisions, and teams Ability to assess and understand team strengths and weaknesses and adjust level of support/oversight as appropriate
• Ability to motivate team and achieve goals through positive, winning attitude and effective leadership style which is consistent with ENERCON's Defining Excellence fundamentals
• Problem-solving and general scientific evaluation skills

Salary Range Information

Mid-level engineers have a range starting at $90,000.

The range increases based on role, level and location ($120,000 - $180,000 per year).

Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Additional Benefits Included

Hybrid work schedules, Alternative work schedules, Professional Engineer License Training and Incentives, 401K plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement and much more. All new hires are eligible for benefits upon their start date.

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Additional Information

About ENERCON:

• Enercon Services, Inc (ENERCON) offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. Our people are the driving force behind our work. Together, we advance industry and drive innovation. Explore our comprehensive benefits: Why Enercon?

Eligibility to Work:

• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company and client policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• ENERCON does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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