Mechanical Associate Director

Position Title: Mechanical Associate Director Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States JOB SUMMARY The Mechanical Associate Director is a key leadership role within DLB's Design Department. This position owns the systems that power the department's growth: staffing and capacity planning, partner / outsourcing management (onshore and offshore), and talent onboarding and development. The Director closes gaps between recruiting, project / program staffing, and Day 1 productivity, while proactively building policies, dashboards, and playbooks that scale. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and operations. As both a strategic leader and tactical operator, you will be accountable for ensuring staffing visibility, cultivating strong partner networks, and creating best-in-class onboarding and development experiences that accelerate productivity across the Design Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Lead/Direct Mechanical Design Activities and Technical Development (50%) ul

Associate Director may be involved in schematic and conceptual designs as part of introduction / development of new projects or programs within the department.

Independently perform and / or direct advanced Mechanical engineering design and calculations.

Perform QAQC peer reviews for projects and programs where he or she is (or is not) the lead engineer.

Act as department level Engineer of Record (EoR) for projects and programs where he or she is (or is not) the lead engineer.

Mentor members of the Mechanical design team and assist with training and development to foster a learning environment.

Oversee organizational training and standards development for the Mechanical team.

Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids if needed / applicable.

Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications

ul Organizational Development and Continuous Improvement of Policies and Procedures (25%) ul

Lead strategic planning for the Mechanical engineering team, with Design Directors in the consult / inform position.

Lead hiring processes for Mechanical engineering team, with Design Directors in the consult / inform position.

Assist Directors in making informed decisions on significant operational matters at the department level.

Assist Directors in shaping and enforcing company-wide policies, ensuring they align with immediate operations and broader organizational goals.

Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources, including budgets, within purview to meet departmental requirements and strategic objectives.

Oversee specific functional areas, managing planning, staffing, and budgeting processes.

Guide and support teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Assist in developing strategies to attract, develop, and retain a competent and diverse team.

Timely and effective management of the Mechanical team including resource forecasting, performance management and coordination

ul Management and Leadership (25%) ul

Provide mentorship and coaching to staff to help them grow professionally and achieve their goals and to create a learning and growing environment

Manage or lead strategic initiatives for the Mechanical department including new efforts or groups/teams.

Contribute to organizational training and standards development

Communicate the company / department goals and objectives to staff and ensure that they are aligned with the company's overall strategy

Promote a culture of operational excellence, customer intimacy and service leadership within the organization

Develop, modify and execute company policies that affect immediate operations and may have a company-wide effect

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to gather relevant data, insights and perspectives to support strategic planning and decision-making processes to ensure operational excellence

Ensure that budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements are established and adhered to

Continuously evaluate the performance of direct reports and staff by providing feedback when needed, as well as in 1:1s, performance reviews and coaching / counseling to improve performance

Monitor operations to ensure that they are conducted in compliance with company policies and regulations

Identify areas for process improvement or innovation within the organization, leveraging data analysis to measure the effectiveness of implemented strategies and policies, making adjustments as needed to optimize performance

Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making for resource planning and allocation needs to support company objectives

Participate in/Lead hiring and onboarding of new staff to ensure culture, values and core convictions are reinforced

ul Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING) ul

Knowledge of organizational objectives and how they relate to company policies

Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles

Skilled at utilizing data visualization tools and techniques to present complex data in an easily understandable format for stakeholders and senior management

Strong leadership skills to motivate subordinates and ensure that they are performing at their best

Strong tactical decision-making skills to handle unforeseen issues that arise during the course of operations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with senior management, subordinates, and other stakeholders

Ability to establish operational objectives and work plans, and delegate assignments to subordinates

Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and / or Revit

Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management

Skilled in performing and analyzing Mechanical calculations, topologies and Code requirements.

Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace

Ability to follow company and site safety requirements

Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)

Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact

Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines

Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

ul PHYSICAL DEMANDS The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is ul

Frequently required to remain in a stationary position.

Frequently moving through office, facility, and other environments.

On occasion, may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

ul TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS ul

Approximately 15% travel to client sites, partner offices, or company events across the U.S.

Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

ul EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS ul

B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields including Operations, Business, Engineering, or related disciplines.

ul PLUS ul

Minimum of fifteen years of experience in related field.

Internal Applicant Eligibility: To be considered for this opportunity, internal candidates must currently hold:

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A Level 5 or higher position

Have a minimum of 2+ years of experience in a leadership or management level position, with a demonstrated record of people leadership within DLB

Meet the minimum technical and professional requirements outlines above

Applicants not meeting these criteria are encouraged to continue developing through their current role and discuss a future path to leadership with their manager

ul ul Benefits DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include ul

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)

Flex spending accounts (FSA)

Dental and vision plans

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26

401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option

PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year

Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage

Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance

Paid parental leave after one year of employment

ul CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. The pay range for this role is: 160,000 - 230,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))