Director of Mechanical Engineering
Adaptec Solutions
- Rochester, NY
- $125,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Approximately 3 Mechanical Engineering Leads, each with 3-6 mechanical engineers dotted line into each of them.
- Approximately 12 Mechanical Engineers (these are the resources dotted lined into the mechanical Engineering Leads).
- Utilize data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI to identify trends and drive decisions and improvements.
- Develop and monitor KPIs to improve project performance.
- Guide a team of engineers and technical personnel, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute engineering strategies in alignment with company goals.
- Plan and manage professional development for the engineering team.
- Standardize designs and workflows.
- Manage resource allocation effectively, including aligning work tasks with skillset.
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers.
- Promote engineering solutions that balance technical and budgetary requirements.
- Develop expertise in design principles, automation design, systems, tooling, and sequence of operations.
- Manage project communications and subcontractor relationships.
- Drive progress and clear roadblocks.
- Lead the engineering team in concept development, identifying potential risks and selecting the most viable concepts which meet requirements before initiating the design process.
- Manage, train, and drive DfX (Design for X) where our key focus for X is Manufacturing, Assembly, Quality, Serviceability, and Cost.
- Up to 20% travel required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical automation design and engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role.
- Experience in engineered-to-order equipment and systems, including robotics, conveyors, and ASRS systems.
- Strong leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Proficiency in Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault Pro, and other engineering tools.
- Advanced analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Subject matter expert in areas including engineering best practices, automation design, material selection, manufacturing, robot applications, and tooling design.
- Provide timely feedback and hold employees accountable for achieving results.
- High degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and organizational skills. A self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Embraces the values of Integrity, Quality, and Servant Leadership.
- Ownership and Initiative.
- Achievement of revenue and margin targets.
- Continuous improvement in efficiency and productivity.
- High quality in products and services delivered.
- Minimal engineering support needed after release from engineering.
- Successful employee retention and development.
- Develop and maintain all engineering SOPs to ensure consistent and efficient operations.
- Complete projects ahead of schedule and under budget.