Director of Mechanical Engineering

Layup Parts

$190K — $240K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong background in equipment and system design, from concept to production
  • Proven track record of driving process improvements
  • Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work strategically and hands-on in dynamic environments
  • Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a high-performing team of mechanical engineers
  • Design and manage equipment requirements, budgets, and milestones
  • Establish engineering standards for efficient and high-quality execution
  • Set clear priorities and performance expectations aligned with company goals
  • Manage project budgets with focus on speed, cost, and scalability
  • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership and technical excellence

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Equity option grants
  • 401k plan
  • Unlimited PTO plus 9 company holidays
Full Job Description
We design, machine, print, and build faster than anyone else in the industry and we're looking for experienced Mechanical Engineers who thrive in high-performance environments and want to be part of the team that's redefining what's possible in advanced manufacturing. This role will work on creating new equipment to support the automation of high-volume tasks on the production floor. Your goal is to increase the capability of each Composites Technician.

What You'll Work On

  • Build, lead, and scale a high-performing team of mechanical engineers focused on equipment design to support process improvement and automation.


  • Lead the design of equipment including: setting equipment requirements, managing budget, executing to design milestones, completion of test and final installation


  • Establish engineering standards, including design reviews, project milestones, and documentation practices to ensure efficient, high-quality execution.


  • Set clear team priorities and performance expectations, aligning engineering efforts with company goals and production needs to ensure that all engineers have clear direction and tasks.


  • Manage team and project budgets, taking into consideration speed, cost and long-term scalability.


  • Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, building a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and technical excellence


What We're Looking For

  • Be awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!


  • 10+ years of experience as an engineer designing and building cool things with 3+ years' experience in a leadership position.


  • Strong background in equipment/machinery/system design and development, including taking ideas and requirements from concept through build, validation, and production deployment.


  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements individually and amongst a team.


  • Strong communicator and ability to partner with manufacturing, operations and executive team members.


  • Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, from setting technical direction to diving into design reviews and problem-solving.


  • Comfortable moving fast and being a part of a quickly changing environment.


  • Be excited to motivate, mentor, and develop the mechanical engineering team.


Bonus Points

  • Familiarity working in startups or small teams.


$190,000 - $240,000 a year

Final compensation is based on your experience, skills, and what you bring to the table.

Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance

Equity Option Grants

401k plan

Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO + 9 Company Holidays.

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