Mechanical Associate Director

The Mechanical Associate Director is a key leadership role within DLB’s Design Department.  This position owns the systems that power the department’s growth:  staffing and capacity planning, partner / outsourcing management (onshore and offshore), and talent onboarding and development.  The Director closes gaps between recruiting, project / program staffing, and Day 1 productivity, while proactively building policies, dashboards, and playbooks that scale.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and operations.  As both a strategic leader and tactical operator, you will be accountable for ensuring staffing visibility, cultivating strong partner networks, and creating best-in-class onboarding and development experiences that accelerate productivity across the Design Department.

• Associate Director may be involved in schematic and conceptual designs as part of introduction / development of new projects or programs within the department.
• Independently perform and / or direct advanced Mechanical engineering design and calculations.
• Perform QAQC peer reviews for projects and programs where he or she is (or is not) the lead engineer.
• Act as department level Engineer of Record (EoR) for projects and programs where he or she is (or is not) the lead engineer.
• Mentor members of the Mechanical design team and assist with training and development to foster a learning environment.
• Oversee organizational training and standards development for the Mechanical team.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids if needed / applicable.
• Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications

• Lead strategic planning for the Mechanical engineering team, with Design Directors in the consult / inform position.
• Lead hiring processes for Mechanical engineering team, with Design Directors in the consult / inform position.
• Assist Directors in making informed decisions on significant operational matters at the department level.
• Assist Directors in shaping and enforcing company-wide policies, ensuring they align with immediate operations and broader organizational goals.
• Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources, including budgets, within purview to meet departmental requirements and strategic objectives.
• Oversee specific functional areas, managing planning, staffing, and budgeting processes.
• Guide and support teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing strategies to attract, develop, and retain a competent and diverse team.
• Timely and effective management of the Mechanical team including resource forecasting, performance management and coordination

• Provide mentorship and coaching to staff to help them grow professionally and achieve their goals and to create a learning and growing environment
• Manage or lead strategic initiatives for the Mechanical department including new efforts or groups/teams.
• Contribute to organizational training and standards development
• Communicate the company / department goals and objectives to staff and ensure that they are aligned with the company's overall strategy
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, customer intimacy and service leadership within the organization
• Develop, modify and execute company policies that affect immediate operations and may have a company-wide effect
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to gather relevant data, insights and perspectives to support strategic planning and decision-making processes to ensure operational excellence
• Ensure that budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements are established and adhered to
• Continuously evaluate the performance of direct reports and staff by providing feedback when needed, as well as in 1:1s, performance reviews and coaching / counseling to improve performance
• Monitor operations to ensure that they are conducted in compliance with company policies and regulations
• Identify areas for process improvement or innovation within the organization, leveraging data analysis to measure the effectiveness of implemented strategies and policies, making adjustments as needed to optimize performance
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making for resource planning and allocation needs to support company objectives
• Participate in/Lead hiring and onboarding of new staff to ensure culture, values and core convictions are reinforced

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment