Lead Mechanical Engineer - "Mission Critical Infrastructure"
Job Description
Mechanical Engineering Manager
San Antonio, Texas, USA
170000-200000
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead mechanical design of industrial control panel enclosures, skids, cabinets, and integrated mechanical assemblies.
- Maintain and improve internal engineering standards and best practices.
- Partner with Project Managers, Electrical Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers through technical guidance and design reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, standardization, and manufacturability.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production.
- Lead and oversee the design of custom generator enclosures and integrated power distribution systems.
- Structural & HVAC Integration: Collaborate across disciplines to ensure structural and cooling systems are optimized for durability, safety, and efficiency.
- Material & Component Strategy: Specify materials and components to align geographic and environmental considerations.
- Documentation & Compliance: Produce detailed design packages including drawings, bill of materials, and technical documentation; ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
- Client Collaboration: Serve as a primary technical interface with clients throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Project Management: Drive engineering schedules and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet milestones.
- Mentorship: Lead design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold rigorous quality assurance standards.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years collaborating with mission critical custom enclosures.
- Expertise in mechanical design within commercial or industrial construction settings
- Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD (3D), and related engineering design tools
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Why is This a Great Opportunity
SUMMARY
Join a high-growth manufacturer driving innovation in Power Distribution Modules, Generator Enclosures, and Electrical Houses (E-Houses). This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned Mechanical Engineer ready to take full ownership of the design and execution of custom, high-voltage systems that power mission-critical infrastructure globally. You will step into a high-impact role at a company redefining how the power infrastructure is built and delivered. Competitive base, relocation support, and the opportunity to lead in a company on the rise.
Skills:
AutoCAD, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering Management, HVAC, High Voltage (HV), Industrial Design, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Sales, System Integration (SI), Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management