Mechanical Engineering Manager

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Mechanical Engineering Manager, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You'll Do

As you embark on your journey with our rapidly expanding business, you'll discover a wealth of opportunities to leave a lasting mark. Our growth trajectory seamlessly aligns with your entrepreneurial zeal, providing the ideal platform for your innovative spirit to flourish.

Your profound passion for mechanical engineering and your unwavering commitment to assembling and guiding an exceptional team of engineers will be the driving force behind your remarkable voyage at BW Design Group.

Your entrepreneurial mindset and wholehearted embrace of growth are pivotal attributes. Coupled with your active Professional Engineering (PE) license and your insatiable drive to broaden your horizons, you're poised to lead our team towards resounding success.

This mechanical engineering team delivers mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, plumbing, fire protection, refrigeration, etc.) design projects for manufacturing facilities in the food, beverage, consumer goods and life science sectors.

Lead and Elevate:

As a pivotal part of our team, you'll take the helm in guiding mechanical and plumbing design professionals. Your role extends to orchestrating the production of design deliverables, adeptly managing departmental workflow and resources, and actively contributing to resource workload projections while crafting accurate cost estimates.

Design Excellence:

At the core of your responsibilities lies the definition, leadership, and implementation of design concepts and development. You'll shoulder the responsibility for upholding the overall quality of design and construction documents, ensuring precision and completeness in every detail. As the designated Engineer of Record, you'll expertly seal construction documents.

Technical Mastery:

Your role extends to seamless technical coordination and communication within and between departments, project managers, and leadership. You'll meticulously review the technical accuracy of work products, leaving no room for error. Collaboration with vendors to oversee equipment sizing, hydronic piping system design, and the selection of mechanical equipment will be second nature to you.

Comprehensive Expertise:

Conducting site evaluations and studies, including the preparation of detailed technical reports, is integral to your responsibilities. You'll optimize the utilization of components, materials, and tools, enhancing efficiency across projects. Simultaneously, you'll review, edit, and develop project specifications and provide invaluable assistance to project managers during proposal development, including hours calculation, sheet count, scope of work delineation, project strategy definition, and constraints clarification.

Streamlining Processes:

You'll play a pivotal role in preparing RFPs for subconsultants, 3rd party resources, and specialty consultants, ensuring thoroughness and attention to detail. Your discerning eye will review and succinctly summarize bids, enabling informed recommendations on contract awards. In parallel, you'll spearhead the development of standards and best practices to optimize quality and efficiency within the department.

Active Involvement:

Participating in local, regional, and national organizations that influence the development of the profession or regulatory guidelines will be integral to your role. As a mentor and guide to fellow professionals within the department, you'll provide invaluable support and resources. Performance feedback and annual merit reviews for the design team will be a regular facet of your commitment.

Driving Growth:

Actively contributing to the organization's growth and development, you'll play a pivotal role in marketing proposal development and the active recruitment of new Barry-Wehmiller Design Group professionals. Administering operations in alignment with company policies, priorities, and budget constraints underscores your commitment to operational excellence.

Daily Impact:

Your skills and expertise will leave an indelible daily impact, further strengthening our relationships with clients and fellow team members.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in designing facility mechanical systems including water, chilled water, wastewater, HVAC, cooling towers/condensers, boiler/steam, hot water, or compressed air (manufacturing facility experience preferred)

• 2+ years' experience as an engineering manager or mechanical department manager preferred.

• Director, principal, or regional leader, experience is a plus.

• An understanding of refrigeration design with ammonia, freon, CO2, dehumidification, and other custom plumbing systems for manufacturing facilities in the food, beverage, consumer goods and life science sectors (preferred)

• A solid foundation in interpersonal dynamics, mentorship, leadership, and outstanding communication and organizational skills.

• A proven proficiency in the art of technical writing, ensuring clear and concise documentation.

• Expertise in employing industry-standard tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel to craft innovative solutions.

• Proficiency in software dedicated to the design and analysis of building HVAC systems, showcasing your technical prowess.

• A readiness to relocate to our local area, underscored by the provision of relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates.

• A willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites

• A bachelor of science in engineering from an ABET accredited program (mechanical preferred)

• A demonstrated commitment to your profession, validated by an active Professional Engineering (PE) license in at least one state, coupled with a readiness to secure licensure in additional states as necessary.

• Relocation assistance may be available for outstanding candidates, determined on an individual basis.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals.

Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Mechanical Engineering Manager but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $150,000-$185,00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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