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Adaptec Solutions Director of Mechanical Engineering in Rochester, New York
Director of Mechanical Engineering Rochester, NY 14623
Adaptec Solutions is a top-ten, North American integration partner engineering diverse material handling and automation solutions with lifecycle service support for manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing companies.
This position can be based out of our Rochester, NY, or Painted Post, NY
Role Overview:This position is crucial in leading our mechanical engineering department in Rochester, Painted Post, Memphis, and remote settings. This position focuses on designing high-quality automation systems and solutions that meet customer deadlines and budgets, while driving revenue growth. Key responsibilities include the development, documentation, and verification of new designs and processes, improvement of existing designs, and management of the mechanical engineering team.
Effective collaboration with the PMO Manager, Project Managers, Supply Chain Manager, Operations Managers, and other Engineering Managers is crucial to synchronize efforts with the company's goals. The ideal candidate will nurture a collaborative environment centered around teamwork, instilling uniform practices and cohesive culture across all sites.
Direct reports include:
Approximately 3 Mechanical Engineering Leads, each with 3-6 mechanical engineers dotted line into each of them.
Approximately 12 Mechanical Engineers (these are the resources dotted lined into the mechanical Engineering Leads).
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Utilize data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI to identify trends and drive decisions and improvements.
Develop and monitor KPIs to improve project performance.
Guide a team of engineers and technical personnel, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Develop and execute engineering strategies in alignment with company goals.
Plan and manage professional development for the engineering team.
Standardize designs and workflows.
Manage resource allocation effectively, including aligning work tasks with skillset.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers.
Promote engineering solutions that balance technical and budgetary requirements.
Develop expertise in design principles, automation design, systems, tooling, and sequence of operations.
Manage project communications and subcontractor relationships.
Drive progress and clear roadblocks.
Lead the engineering team in concept development, identifying potential risks and selecting the most viable concepts which meet requirements before initiating the design process.
Manage, train, and drive DfX (Design for X) where our key focus for X is Manufacturing, Assembly, Quality, Serviceability, and Cost.
Up to 20% travel required.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
10+ years of experience in mechanical automation design and engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role.
Skills And Qualifications
Experience in engineered-to-order equipment and systems, including robotics, conveyors, and ASRS systems.
Strong leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Proficiency in Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault Pro, and other engineering tools.
Advanced analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Subject matter expert in areas including engineering best practices, automation design, material selection, manufacturing, robot applications, and tooling design.
Provide timely feedback and hold employees accountable for achieving results.
High degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and organizational skills. A self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
Embraces the values of Integrity, Quality, and Servant Leadership.
Success Metrics
Ownership and Initiative.
Achievement of revenue and margin targets.
Continuous improvement in efficiency and productivity.
High quality in products and services delivered.
Minimal engineering support needed after release from engineering.
Successful employee retention and development.
Develop and maintain all engineering SOPs to ensure consistent and efficient operations.
Complete projects ahead of schedule and under budget.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000 - 150,000. The salary range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including, but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, health, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, 401(k) match, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.
Adaptec Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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