Celtic Engineering, Inc · 1 day ago
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Windermere, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expCeltic Engineering, Inc. is a leader in mechanical and specialty engineering serving various industries, and they are seeking a Director of Mechanical Engineering to guide projects and mentor staff. This role involves leading the mechanical design team, overseeing project execution, and ensuring alignment with company priorities and client commitments.
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Responsibilities
Provide departmental oversight for mechanical engineering across multiple, concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with company priorities, budgets, and client commitments
Establish standards and approve critical deliverables in models, drawing packages, FEA, and calculations, maintaining excellence in technical output
Guide the discipline’s expertise in dynamic structures, drivetrain design, and machine systems for aerospace, ride, and show applications, with authority from concept definition through testing and implementation
Strengthen client partnerships by leading high-level technical discussions, resolving complex challenges, and ensuring proactive communication with executive leadership on budgets and schedules
Shape project opportunities through proposal leadership, department staffing strategy, and long-term forecasting of resource needs
Develop and lead the mechanical engineering staff through hiring, performance management, mentoring, and establishing clear growth pathways
Advance the department’s capabilities by collaborating with other Directors on cross-discipline resource planning, engineering processes, and business development initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (graduate degree strongly preferred)
12+ years of full time recent experience in mechanical engineering design, analysis, HA/FMEA, and drawing production
10+ years of recent experience managing projects and leading engineering teams
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred
Strong design creativity, attention to detail, and ability to align technical solutions with broader project and company goals
Proven client-facing experience in consulting or project delivery, with skill in building long-term relationships and representing engineering decisions to stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with manufacturing preferred; knowledge of machine control systems a plus
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Celtic Engineering, Inc
Celtic Engineering, Inc.
11-50 employees
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