Plans and leads all aspects of mechanical engineering activities within an organization. Develops and implements strategic plans, goals, and objectives for a mechanical engineering department in alignment with the organization's mission and goals. Provides leadership and oversight to the design and development of new mechanical engineering initiatives and projects. Designs policies and procedures to promote best practices and ensure all mechanical engineering projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet required specifications and quality standards. Designs and manages departmental ...budgets, allocates resources effectively, and identifies cost-saving opportunities to optimize business performance and profitability. Researches new technologies or engineering processes and collaborates with other departments to identify potential products or projects. Typically requires a master's degree in mechanical engineering. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.More Show Less
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Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense. Mach Industries is seeking a Head of Mechanical Engineering to lead the design and development of advanced airframe and mechanical systems for next-generation autonomous defense plat...