Process & Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

The Process and Mechanical Engineering Team Lead maintains a dual focus on high-level project execution and departmental leadership, reporting to the Director of Process & Mechanical Engineering & Design. The Team Lead provides the primary interface & day-to-day management of the process & mechanical engineering team. They are also a critical connection with the Optimation leadership team and drive continuous improvement initiatives on the team.

What You Will Do

Provide hands-on design support to the drafters & designers, making workload allocation decisions, and end-to-end talent management including performance management, professional development, hiring, and onboarding. Lead all aspects of talent management, including performance management, coaching, and professional development. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and development-focused team culture.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of experience in chemical, process and/or mechanical engineering, preferably in an engineering services or industrial environment. They will have a deep understanding of engineering workflows to ensure team workloads are balanced, deadlines are realistic, and departmental capacity is optimized.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of experience in chemical, process and/or mechanical engineering, preferably in an engineering services or industrial environment
• Deep understanding of engineering workflows to ensure team workloads are balanced, deadlines are realistic, and departmental capacity is optimized
• Ability to identify & address potential bottlenecks before they occur and manage the group’s capacity to prevent burnout while meeting project schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and team management skills
• Strong design skills using programs like AutoCAD 2D/3D and SolidWorks (preferred)
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and communicating technical project requirements.
• Experience estimating engineering design project costs.
• Ability to be on-site at our offices in Rochester, NY and/or Rush, NY

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Annual incentive compensation
• Long-term incentives
• Ownership in the company
• Share financial rewards