Chief Mechanical Engineer – Remote

Overview:
Our client is a manufacturing company known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. With a strong focus on delivering superior products and solutions to their customers, they leverage cutting-edge technology and engineering expertise to drive success in the industry. As they continue to expand their operations and pursue new opportunities, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Mechanical Engineer to join the team and lead the mechanical engineering department.
Job Description:
As the Chief Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical expertise to our mechanical engineering team. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will play a key role in driving innovation, optimizing processes, and ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects to support our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Engineering Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to the mechanical engineering team, setting clear goals, objectives, and priorities to drive excellence in engineering design, development, and execution.
2. Technical Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert in mechanical engineering, offering guidance and insights on complex engineering challenges, design considerations, and best practices.
3. Product Development: Lead the development of new products and solutions, from concept ideation to prototype testing and commercialization, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
4. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs through the application of advanced engineering principles and methodologies.
5. Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes and standards, ensuring that all products meet or exceed performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
6. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments, including R&D, production, supply chain, and quality assurance, to drive interdisciplinary collaboration and alignment in product development and manufacturing initiatives.
7. Technology Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and developments in mechanical engineering, exploring opportunities for innovation and differentiation in product design and development.
8. Team Development: Foster a culture of learning, growth, and development within the mechanical engineering team, providing mentorship, coaching, and training to empower team members to reach their full potential.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or Ph.D.) preferred.
• Proven track record of success in a senior engineering leadership role, with at least 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering within the manufacturing industry.
• Deep technical expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and optimization, with a strong understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams to achieve strategic objectives and deliver results.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, execute, and deliver engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.