Director of Mechanical Engineering

Level: Senior,

Job Location:

Dynamis The Woodlands Corporate Office
- The Woodlands, TX 77380, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day, Director of Mechanical Engineering

Department:
Engineering

Job Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Salary-Exempt

Reports To:

Senior Director of Engineering

Location:

Houston, Tx (The Woodlands Area)

Amount of

Travel Required:

Up to 20%

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

Positions Supervised:
Various Engineering Managers

AIP Level: 4

The Director of Mechanical Engineering provides strategic and technical leadership for mechanical engineering, project engineering, mechanical subject matter expert, and product data management functions within the Dynamis engineering organization. The role leads innovative, practical engineering solutions with a focus on hyper-mobile turbine packaging; ensures complete 3D models and comprehensive data packages for first-article development and sustaining engineering; and collaborates with electrical, controls, automation, integration, manufacturing, third-party engineering firms, and shared-services organizations.

• Execute hyper-mobile turbine packaging designs.
• Participate in executive design reviews and contribute innovative engineering solutions.
• Lead the project engineering function, including project timelines.
• Lead the mechanical engineering function, including 3D models and mechanical vendor management.
• Lead the product data management engineering function, including the engineering change process and coordination with supply chain and accounting.
• Lead the mechanical engineering subject matter expert function to maintain technical knowledge supporting active and upcoming product lines.
• Interface with electrical, controls, integration, and automation engineering teams.
• Ensure engineering teams perform work in accordance with safety processes, standard operating procedures, and site-specific policies.
• Provide training and continued-learning opportunities within engineering branches.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Overtime based on business needs.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Daily in-person, predictable attendance.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required. Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3 year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
• Proficiency in spoken English language.
• Ability to travel based on business needs.

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, such as a BSME or BSEE.
• Five or more years of project management experience.
• Five or more years of design or design software experience.
• Turbine packaging experience.

• Mobile turbine packaging experience.
• Knowledge of aero and industrial turbines.
• Electrical and controls knowledge and/or experience.

• Attend, participate in, and successfully complete scheduled New Hire Safety training, including H2S, Powered Industrial, and basic First Aid and CPR training.
• Attend and successfully complete annual safety and operations recertification training.
• Communicate technical information with clients.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Remain compliant with digital platforms including Active Learner, Paycom, KPA, and other company-mandated systems.
• Learn and navigate company platforms quickly.
• Follow instructions and interact with other employees in a positive manner within assigned work groups.
• Efficiently use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…