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Core Responsibilities Guide, coach, and cultivate mechanical engineering staff by offering technical guidance, supervising designs, managing assignments, and setting project priorities. Manage the creation and engineering of heavy industrial machinery and material-handling solutions, such as stackers and conveyor systems. Validate and authorize engineering layouts, technical calculations, and specifications to ensure all machinery aligns with safety, performance, budgetary, and manufacturing goals. Spearhead high-level technical investigations and root-cause evaluations to resolve challenges involving structural integrity, equipment functionality, installation, and commissioning. Partner across departments with Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and Project Management to ensure project timelines, technical scopes, and customer needs are successfully met. Foster engineering excellence by implementing standardized documentation, refined design workflows, and best practices to boost overall quality and operational scalability. Required Qualifications A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory. At least seven years of professional experience focused on the design of capital equipment, industrial machinery, or material-handling systems. Direct experience in the design of OEM equipment systems is essential. Skilled in the use of CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent platforms. Demonstrated history of managing mechanical engineering personnel and overseeing equipment development programs. Proven track record of directing mechanical engineering projects and spearheading initiatives to improve design and production processes. Advanced analytical and troubleshooting capabilities to address intricate equipment failures and foster productive partnerships with maintenance and manufacturing departments. Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.