Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Solstice Consulting Group is seeking a Director of Engineering for a manufacturing client in the Dallas area. Our client designs, builds and installs heavy processing equipment, typically large custom projects.

- Base salary range: $150k - $180k DOE plus bonus opportunity and benefits

- Role is 100% in office in West Dallas / Irving Area

- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum of 10+ years related experience required

- Experience in large custom project management, rotating equipment and industrial machinery required

- Relocation assistance may be available if not local

Role Overview:

Responsible for the leadership and implementation of engineering design projects to achieve efficient and on-time project delivery.

Help create and oversee standard work practices, processes, and structured knowledge to manage and grow a skilled team specializing in engineered to order heavy industrial equipment projects.

- Lead & Mentor in the pursuit of continuous improvement in design practices and new technologies and to drive the execution of projects based on a milestone driven project timeline.

- Support and engage with 3rd party vendors hired to assist the engineering teams

- Manage scope, schedule, and quality associated with the designated projects with technical oversight.

- Oversee field installation, checkout, and start-up in support of engineering teams.

- Support personnel related activities for a small team of mechanical and electrical engineers, including performance management, manpower planning and staffing, and personnel recognition.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of related experience required

- 5+ years of engineering leadership including managerial experience required

- Experience with large custom industrial machinery manufacturing including rotating equipment and steel machinery

- Experience leading diverse mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and automation engineering teams

- Knowledge of Shears, Levelers, Rolling mills, Uncoilers, Slitters and related steel plant equipment

- Strong Software Skills including proficiency in MS Office